- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- extremely or excessively:My weekend will be desperately dull, as I've been on vacation all week and have to catch up with work.
