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desperately

/dɪˈspærədli/ adverb · British & US
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What does desperately mean?

adverb

Used to express a strong feeling of anxiety or worry about something, or to indicate that something is done with a great deal of effort or urgency.

Example

"She was desperately trying to meet the deadline, but the project was falling behind schedule."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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