How to say "Desperately" in Japanese

When translating "desperately" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 無性に and 躍起. In Japanese, 無性に (むしょうに (mushō ni)) is typically associated with "desperately, exceedingly, impetuously, strongly" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents An adverb used to describe a strong, often sudden and uncontrollable urge, desire, or feeling. It implies an overwhelming or unreasoning impulse.. On the other hand, 躍起 (やっき (yakki)) maps to "desperately, eagerly, with utmost effort, becoming frantic" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Describes a state of putting all one's energy and effort into something, often to the point of desperation or intense eagerness, sometimes implying a loss of composure. Often used in the form 躍起になって. A literal translation of "desperately" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!