frantic
/ˈfɹæntɪk/adjective
Acting in a wild, hurried way because of fear, worry, or urgency.
Example sentences
- “The frantic mother searched every corner of the mall for her lost son.”
- “The pilot's voice sounded frantic over the radio.”
Common collocations: a frantic search, frantic efforts, a frantic phone call. It describes panic in motion, where 'desperate' can be still.