desperation
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/ˌdespəˈreɪʃn/
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/ˌdespəˈreɪʃn/
a feeling of hopelessness when you are in a very bad situation and see no way out
In his desperation to find a job, he applied everywhere, even for positions he was overqualified for.
在找工作的绝望中,他到处投递简历,甚至申请了他资历过高的职位。