ALL meanings of desperately
des·per·ate
D d - noun desperately In a way that shows despair. 1
- adverb desperately frantically 1
- adverb desperately urgently 1
- adverb desperately in despair 1
- adjective desperately reckless or dangerous because of despair, hopelessness, or urgency: a desperate killer. 1
- adjective desperately having an urgent need, desire, etc.: desperate for attention; desperate to find a job. 1
- adjective desperately leaving little or no hope; very serious or dangerous: a desperate illness. 1
- adjective desperately extremely bad; intolerable or shocking: clothes in desperate taste. 1
- adjective desperately extreme or excessive. 1
- adjective desperately making a final, ultimate effort; giving all: a desperate attempt to save a life. 1
- adjective desperately actuated by a feeling of hopelessness. 1
- adjective desperately having no hope; giving in to despair. 1
- noun desperately Obsolete. a desperado. 1
- adverb desperately In a desperate manner; without regard to danger or safety; recklessly. 0