desperately

• Adverb, das bedeutet 'auf eine Weise, die Verzweiflung zeigt' oder 'mit äußerster Dringlichkeit oder Intensität'. Es beschreibt Handlungen, die durch Hoffnungslosigkeit, dringende Not oder fieberhafte Anstrengung verursacht werden.

An adverb meaning 'in a way that shows despair' or 'with extreme urgency or intensity.' It is used to describe actions driven by a sense of hopelessness, great need, or frantic effort.

1. In a state of despairB2formal

   In a way that shows a feeling of hopelessness or extreme need.

   Verzweifelt

   • She desperately searched for her lost keys.
   • He desperately tried to save the drowning child.
   • They desperately needed food and water after the storm.

   Synonymedespairinglydespondentlyforlornlyhopelessly

   Antonymecheerfullyhopefullyoptimistically

2. With great urgencyB2formal

   In a way that shows a strong need or desire for something.

   Verzweifelt

   • The hospital desperately requires more blood donors.
   • She desperately wanted to pass the exam.
   • He desperately needed a break from work.

   Synonymeavidlyeagerlyfranticallyintenselyurgently

   Antonymecalmlyindifferently