<p><strong>Adverb</strong></p><ul><li>In a reckless or dangerous way because of hopelessness or urgency: In the movie, he’s the object of an intense police manhunt and scrambles desperately around Belfast trying to escape.</li><li>In a way that shows urgent need or desire: He is highly motivated to put his all into everything he does, trying desperately to prove himself.</li><li>To a very serious or dangerous degree that leaves little hope: People without medical insurance may often suffer without care until they are desperately ill.</li><li>Extremely or excessively: My weekend will be desperately dull, as I've been on vacation all week and have to catch up with work.</li></ul><p><strong>End of Response</strong></p>