desperation

A state of unhappiness that is not obvious to other people.

An action done because you are in a very bad situation and are willing to try anything to help yourself.

Indicates a quality (like courage or strength) that arises from a desperate situation. 'etc.' implies other similar nouns can be used.

Because of desperation; as a last resort.

Used to describe an action taken as a last resort. '(one's)' can be replaced by a possessive pronoun like 'my', 'his', 'her'.

To make someone feel so unhappy or hopeless that they do something extreme.

To experience the state of desperation.