desperation

"Throughout my life, I have always failed."

"After searching for his lost dog for hours, he was despairing of ever finding him again. "

"It was worth the attempt."

"Reckless driving caused the accident. "

"The family is becoming more organized now that they have a new calendar. "

"She is giving her friend a book. "

"He turned around in despair, aware that he was not going to survive"

"I grabbed her hand to pull her back from the cliff edge."

"After failing the test, a wave of hopelessness washed over Maria; she felt like she would never pass the class. "

"He is a student of life."

"The child's abandonment by his parents left him feeling lost and alone. "

"The desperate needed food and shelter. "