desperateness

/ˈdɛspərətnəs/
noun
  1. The quality or state of being desperate; a feeling of having little or no hope.
    • She could see the desperateness in his eyes as he begged for help.
    • The desperateness of their situation became clear when the food ran out.
    • The desperateness of the refugees moved many people to donate.
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