Word of the Week dire adjective
Definition: very bad: causing great fear or worry People in third world countries are in dire need of clean water.
Synonyms: critical desperate extreme ominous After the hurricane destroyed most of Haiti, there was a dire need for housing and medical care.
Scientists continue to make dire warnings about climate change. Antonyms: unimportant mild good calm Scientists continue to make dire warnings about climate change.
Related Forms: direr direst direly direness I am tremendously inspired by many women around the world who work under dire circumstances to make a difference for their families. Joyce Banda