As a last resort (11)
I believe the answer is:
desperately
(Other definitions for desperately that I've seen before include "in reckless fashion" , "Frantically" , "Dreadfully; critically" , "showing hopelessness" .)
I believe the answer is:
desperately
(Other definitions for desperately that I've seen before include "in reckless fashion" , "Frantically" , "Dreadfully; critically" , "showing hopelessness" .)