desperation

noun4

1. •
   The act of despairing or becoming desperate; a giving up of hope.
2. •
   A state of despair, or utter hopelessness; abandonment of hope.

   • The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation. — 1854
3. •
   Reckless fury.

   • "The PM’s private reassurances are worthless given her track record of u-turns and her clear desperation to cling to power." — 2017
4. •
   Ellipsis of bladder desperation.