Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > D Synonyms of desperation Find synonyms for: Noun 1. despair, desperation, condition, status usage: a state in which all hope is lost or absent; "in the depths of despair"; "they were rescued from despair at the last minute"; "courage born of desperation" 2. desperation, recklessness, foolhardiness, rashness usage: desperate recklessness; "it was a policy of desperation" WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of desperation (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: variegate Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language