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desperately
01
to an extreme degree
Example
Jake desperately wanted a break from his demanding schedule.
He felt desperately lonely after moving to a new city where he did n't know anyone.
02
in a way that reflects a sense of urgency, intense need, or extreme desire, often followed by a feeling of hopelessness
Example
The mother pleaded desperately for information about her missing child, feeling a growing sense of despair.
The job seeker applied desperately to numerous positions, worried about financial stability.
