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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