dire Meaning, pronunciation, usage in a sentence, synonyms, ...

/daɪər/

dire

Main Example

The situation is dire and needs immediate attention.

The situation is dire and needs immediate attention.

Grammatical Info:

Adjective (adj.)

Extremely serious or urgent.

Other Example

The patient is in a dire condition.

We face a dire need for food and shelter.

His dire warnings went unheeded.

dire consequences

dire straits

dire situation

critical

grave

urgent

/daɪər/

Main Example

They faced dire consequences for their actions.

Grammatical Info:

Adjective (adj.)

Causing great fear or worry.

Other Example

/daɪər/

Main Example

The team was in a dire after the storm hit.

Grammatical Info:

Noun (n.)

A situation of extreme difficulty or danger.

Other Example