desperation

noun

A state of despair, typically one which results in rash or extreme behaviour.

SYNONYMS

agonyanguishaudacityboldnessdefeatismdespairdiscouragementdisheartenmentdistressfoolhardinessforlornnesshopelessnessimpetuosityimprudenceinjudiciousnessmiserypainpessimismrashnessrecklessnessresignednessriskinesstormenttorturewildnesswretchedness