desperation
//ˌdɛspəˈreɪʃən//
Noun
desperationSingular
1
A state of hopelessness and extreme anxiety, often leading to reckless or extreme actions.
In desperation, she called everyone she knew for help.
2
An urgent need or desire for something, driven by a feeling that all other options have been exhausted.
In desperation, she applied for every job she could find.