desperately
word · lemma: desperate
/ˈdɛspɝətɫi/
DES-pur-it-lee
/dˈɛspəɹətli/
DES-puh-rit-lee
Definition
In a way that shows great need, intense emotion, or no hope left; doing something urgently because it feels like there are no other options.
Usage & Nuances
Very strong adverb, often used with verbs like 'need', 'try', 'want', 'look for'. Used in negative or urgent situations. More intense than 'urgently' or 'badly'.
Spanish: desesperadamentePortuguese (BR): desesperadamentePortuguese (PT): desesperadamenteChinese (Simplified): 拼命地 - 绝望地Chinese (Traditional): 拼命地 - 絕望地Hindi: बेहद ज़रूरी तरीके से - बुरी तरह सेArabic: بشدة - بشكل يائسBengali: অত্যন্ত মরিয়াভাবে - অসহায়ভাবেRussian: отчаянноJapanese: 必死に - 絶望的にVietnamese: một cách tuyệt vọng - hết sứcKorean: 필사적으로 - 절박하게Turkish: çaresizceUrdu: شدید بے بسی سے - انتہائی ضرورت سےIndonesian: một cách tuyệt vọng - trong tuyệt vọng
Example Sentences
He was desperately hoping for good news, but the call never came.
natural
She desperately needs help.
basic
He was desperately looking for his keys.
basic
We desperately want to go home.
basic
She desperately tried to avoid making a mistake during the exam.
natural
After losing his job, he was desperately trying to find any work he could get.
natural