Synonyms & related words for desperation

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of desperation — including despair, hopelessness, despondency, dejection, forlornness, disconsolateness. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to desperation

Explore words related to desperation — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include desperate, despondence, helplessness, heartsickness, hopeless, frustration, exasperation, downheartedness. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for desperation

Common synonyms for desperation include despair, hopelessness, despondency, dejection, forlornness, disconsolateness, discouragement, anguish — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does desperation come from?

The word desperation breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root sper-, from Latin spero (“hope”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.