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desperately
[ des-per-it-lee, -prit- ]
adverb
- in a reckless or dangerous way because of hopelessness or urgency:
In the movie, he’s the object of an intense police manhunt and scrambles desperately around Belfast trying to escape.
- in a way that shows urgent need or desire:
He is highly motivated to put his all into everything he does, trying desperately to prove himself.
- to a very serious or dangerous degree that leaves little hope:
People without medical insurance may often suffer without care until they are desperately ill.
- extremely or excessively:
My weekend will be desperately dull, as I've been on vacation all week and have to catch up with work.
Other Word Forms
- ܲ·-··ٱ· adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of desperately1
Example Sentences
"I think this is potentially a very disastrous night for boxing waiting to happen. I desperately hope this is not the case," the Scotsman added on social media.
As much as Joe desperately wants to believe that love is the motivator for his actions, he isn’t truly seeking love.
It's useful agitprop for MAGA, which desperately needs a distraction from Trump's failures and falling approval ratings.
So I think it opens people’s willingness to vote Republican just to try something new, which is desperately needed.”
This is a disappointing outfit desperately in need of a field leader, a staunch huddle general who can command loyalty and model integrity and win the battles.
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