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direness adjective

dire

The adjective form of direness is dire

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Definitions

  • adjective direness causing or involving great fear or suffering; dreadful; terrible: a dire calamity. 1
  • adjective direness indicating trouble, disaster, misfortune, or the like: dire predictions about the stock market. 1
  • adjective direness urgent; desperate: in dire need of food. 1
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