This is the 15491st most frequent German word.
verzweifelt
Desperate.
Adjective describing the emotional state of someone who is anxious and restless due to a specific problem.
Er ist verzweifelt, weil er seine Schlüssel verloren hat.
He is desperate because he lost his keys.
Adverb modifying the verb, indicating the manner of action as being driven by urgency or worry.
Sie rannte verzweifelt durch den Park, um ihren Hund zu finden.
She ran desperately through the park to find her dog.
Adjective describing the nature of the 'attempts,' emphasizing their intensity and emotional urgency.