Saturday, February 4, 2012

What is the difference between desperation & desperateness? (both are in Webster's dictionary)?

Desperation

The condition of being desperate.

Recklessness arising from despair.



Desperateness

Having lost all hope; despairing.

Marked by, arising from, or showing despair: the desperate look of hunger; a desperate cry for help.

Reckless or violent because of despair: a desperate criminal.

Undertaken out of extreme urgency or as a last resort: a desperate attempt to save the family business.

Nearly hopeless; critical: a desperate illness; a desperate situation.

Suffering or driven by great need or distress: desperate for recognition.

Extremely intense: felt a desperate urge to tell theWhat is the difference between desperation %26amp; desperateness? (both are in Webster's dictionary)?
Desperation is how I feel when I am away from you. Desperateness is making sure that you are okay at three in the morning - love you!

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