🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

절망적으로

Pronunciation / Transliteration: jeolmangjeogeuro

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Desperately/ˈdɛspərətli/
adverbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그녀는 어둠 속에서 잃어버린 개를 절망적으로 찾고 있었다."

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2 senses
As adverb
  1. 1

    In a way that shows despair or extreme urgency.

    "She desperately searched for her lost dog in the dark."
  2. 2

    In a manner that indicates a strong need or desire.

    "He desperately wanted to win the competition."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'desperately' originates from the Latin 'desperatus', the past participle of 'desperare', meaning 'to despair'. It evolved through Middle English, where it was used to describe actions taken in a state of despair, reflecting a sense of urgency and hopelessness.

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