Calm and Desperation

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Calm

Calm noun - Freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions.
Usage example: the batter always exudes an aura of calm, even in clutch situations
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Desperation is an antonym for calm.
Nearby Words: calmness, calmed, calming, calmly

Desperation

Desperation noun - Utter loss of hope.
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Calm is an antonym for desperation in topics: hopelessness, rashness.
Nearby Words: desperate, desperately
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How words are described

complete complete calm complete desperation
utter utter calm utter desperation
total total calm total desperation
extreme extreme calm extreme desperation
Other adjectives: absolute, lonely, strange.

Both words in one sentence

  • Video Game / Sonic Rush Series aka: Sonic Rush The same occurs at the end of Rush Adventure, where Blaze, in a moment of desperation, nearly blindly runs headfirst into danger, and Sonic has to calm her down and make her see reason.
    Source: Video Game / Sonic Rush Series aka: Sonic Rush
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