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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

desperately

/dɪˈspærədli/ adverb · British & US
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What does desperately mean?

adverb

Used to express a strong feeling of anxiety or worry about something, or to indicate that something is done with a great deal of effort or urgency.

Example

"She was desperately trying to meet the deadline, but the project was falling behind schedule."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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