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Synonyms of desperation

6 similar words

Another word for desperation is despair. Other synonyms of desperation are hopelessness and despondency.

Synonyms and similar words for desperation

nounA state of despair, or utter hopelessness; abandonment of hope.

  • despairLoss of hope; utter hopelessness; complete despondency.
  • despondencyThe loss of hope or confidence; despair or dejection.
  • hopelessnessThe state of having no hope, being unhopeful.
  • unhopeAbsence or lack of hope; hopelessness; despair.
  • despond archaicDespondency.
  • wanhope UK, archaicLack of hope; hopelessness; despair.

Meaning of desperation

  1. noun The act of despairing or becoming desperate; a giving up of hope.
  2. noun A state of despair, or utter hopelessness; abandonment of hope.
  3. noun Reckless fury.

Full definition of desperation

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Questions about synonyms of desperation

What is another word for desperation?
Desperation has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as despair, hopelessness and despondency.
What does desperation mean?
Desperation means the act of despairing or becoming desperate; a giving up of hope.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: desperation (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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