Definitions
- Describing a state of extreme urgency or need. - Referring to a feeling of hopelessness or desperation in a difficult situation. - Talking about a sense of desperation or urgency to achieve a goal or objective.
- Referring to a state of complete loss of hope or confidence. - Describing a feeling of sadness or disappointment due to a failed situation or outcome. - Talking about a sense of hopelessness or helplessness in the face of adversity.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe negative emotions.
- 2Both words convey a sense of hopelessness.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a difficult situation.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Desperateness is a more urgent and intense feeling than despair.
- 2Action: Desperateness implies a need to take immediate action, while despair suggests a lack of motivation or energy.
- 3Duration: Despair is often a prolonged feeling, while desperateness is usually temporary.
- 4Cause: Desperateness is often caused by external factors, while despair can be caused by internal or external factors.
- 5Usage: Desperateness is less common and more informal than despair.
Remember this!
Desperateness and despair are synonyms that describe negative emotions related to hopelessness and difficult situations. However, desperateness is a more intense and urgent feeling that implies a need for immediate action, while despair is a prolonged feeling of sadness or disappointment. Additionally, desperateness is less common and more informal than despair.
