Desparation vs. Desperation — What's the Difference?
By Tayyaba Rehman — Updated on September 5, 2023
"Desparation" is a common misspelling, while "Desperation" is the correct spelling referring to a state of despair or hopelessness.
Which is correct: Desparation or Desperation
How to spell Desperation?
Desparation
Incorrect Spelling
Desperation
Correct Spelling
Difference Between Desparation and Desperation
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Key Differences
Link "Desperation" with "Desperate feelings" — both have "e" after the "p".
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Think of "desperate" which correctly uses "e" before the "t", not "a".
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The word "ration" is a part of "Desperation," not "raption".
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Memorize the phrase: “In desperate situations, one feels desperation."
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Remember "Desperation" has "e" after "p", not "a".
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Definitions
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Desperation➦
A condition of being driven to take any risk.
His desperation led him to dangerous decisions.
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Desperation➦
The act of despairing or becoming desperate.
Desperation took over his rational thoughts.
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Desperation➦
A strong feeling of sadness or discouragement.
The news filled her with desperation.
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Desperation➦
A loss of hope or confidence.
In his eyes, there was a clear sign of desperation.
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Desperation➦
A state of hopelessness leading to rashness.
He acted out of sheer desperation.
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Desperation➦
The act of despairing or becoming desperate; a giving up of hope.
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Desperation➦
A state of despair, or utter hopelessness; abandonment of hope
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Desperation➦
The act of despairing or becoming desperate; a giving up of hope.
This desperation of success chills all our industry.
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Desperation➦
A state of despair, or utter hopeless; abandonment of hope; extreme recklessness; reckless fury.
In the desperation of the moment, the officers even tried to cut their way through with their swords.
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Desperation➦
A state in which everything seems wrong and will turn out badly;
They were rescued from despair at the last minute
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FAQs
Which vowel is used before Desperation?
Typically "a" as in "a sense of desperation."
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Which article is used with Desperation?
"The" or "a," depending on context.
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Why is it called Desperation?
It's called "Desperation" derived from the Latin word "desperatio" meaning "despair."
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Which conjunction is used with Desperation?
Any conjunction can be used based on the context.
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What is the plural form of Desperation?
"Desperations," although it's rarely used in plural.
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Is the Desperation term a metaphor?
No, but it can be used metaphorically in some contexts.
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Is Desperation a vowel or consonant?
"Desperation" is a word made up of both vowels and consonants.
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How is Desperation used in a sentence?
"Her voice trembled with desperation as she asked for help."
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Which determiner is used with Desperation?
"The," "this," "that" depending on the context.
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Author Spotlight
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Tayyaba RehmanTayyaba Rehman is a distinguished writer, currently serving as a primary contributor to askdifference.com. As a researcher in semantics and etymology, Tayyaba's passion for the complexity of languages and their distinctions has found a perfect home on the platform.
Tayyaba delves into the intricacies of language, distinguishing between commonly confused words and phrases, thereby providing clarity for readers worldwide.
