noun
- plural of desperation; a state of despair or hopelessness that drives someone to take extreme or reckless action
Usage: typically used in plural to refer to multiple instances or expressions of desperation
Examples
- The refugees' desperations were evident in their willingness to risk dangerous journeys.
- In their desperations to escape poverty, some people turn to illegal activities.
- The team's desperations grew as they fell further behind in the final minutes.
- Her desperations to find a job led her to apply for positions far below her qualifications.
- The desperations of the flood victims moved the community to action.
- Financial desperations can drive people to make poor decisions.