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Desperately vs Eagerly - What's the difference?

desperately | eagerly |

As adverbs the difference between desperately and eagerly

is that desperately is in a desperate manner; without regard to danger or safety; recklessly while eagerly is in an eager manner.

desperately

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a desperate manner; without regard to danger or safety; recklessly.

    • eagerly

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In an eager manner.

    • Synonyms

    * heartily, with a will

    Related terms

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