desperately

adverb
UK: /ˈdespərətli/
US: /ˈdespərətli/

  1. In a way that shows you are willing to do anything to change a very bad situation.

    1. He desperately needed a job to pay his bills this month.
    2. She was desperately hoping that he would call her soon after the argument.

  2. Extremely or very much.

    1. I desperately want to go to the party tonight with you.
    2. The team desperately needed a win to boost their confidence and morale overall.

  3. Done with great worry or urgent need.

    1. They desperately searched for the lost kitten in the backyard.
    2. The doctors worked desperately to save the patient's life after the accident occured.

Synonyms

extremely

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "desperately" in English means: In a way that shows you are willing to do anything to change a very bad situation., Extremely or very much., Done with great worry or urgent need..

The phonetic transcription of "desperately" is /ˈdespərətli/ in British English and /ˈdespərətli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "desperately": extremely.

Example usage of "desperately": "He desperately needed a job to pay his bills this month.". More examples on the page.