desperately

//ˈdɛspərətli//
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Adverb

desperatelyCanonical form
1

In a way that shows great urgency, need, or desire for something.

She desperately wanted to find a job before the end of the month.

2

To an extreme or very serious degree; severely.

The region is desperately in need of clean water.

3

In a hopeless or despairing manner.

She looked around desperately, but there was no way out.