Adverbs of Powerlessness

desperately

Adverb

/dɛs.pɜ.rət.li/ or /des.pē.rēt.li/

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in a way that reflects a sense of urgency, intense need, or extreme desire, often followed by a feeling of hopelessness

irresistibly

Adverb

/ˌɪɹɪˈzɪstəbɫi/

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in a way that is impossible to resist or refuse due to its powerful appeal or attraction

sheepishly

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/ʃi.pɪʃ.li/ or /shi.pish.li/

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in a manner that shows one's embarrassment or shame

irresponsibly

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/ɪr.rɪs.pɑn.səb.li/ or /ir.ris.paan.sēb.li/

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in a manner lacking a sense of duty, often characterized by carelessness

stupidly

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/stu.pəd.li/ or /stoo.pēd.li/

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in a manner characterized by a lack of intelligence, common sense, or good judgment

foolishly

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/fu.lɪʃ.li/ or /foo.lish.li/

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in a manner lacking wisdom or sound judgment

naively

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/nɑiv.li/ or /naaiv.li/

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in a manner that shows a lack of experience or wisdom

impatiently

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/ɪm.peɪ.ʃənt.li/ or /im.pei.shēnt.li/

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in a manner that reflects a strong desire for quick action or results