Definition Synonyms
Definition of dire - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
urgentrequiring immediate action to prevent disaster
- The dire situation called for quick decisions.
2.
ominouswarning of bad consequences or danger
- The dire warning was ignored by everyone.
3.
poor qualityvery low in quality or standard
- The movie was dire and not worth watching.
4.
dreadfulexpressing or causing fear or dread
- The dire news left everyone in shock.
Expressions with dire
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situation with extreme difficulty or danger
After losing his job, he was in dire straits.
facing severe financial difficulties
The company is in dire straits due to the economic downturn.
very urgent requirement or demand
The refugees were in dire need of food and water.
desperately lacking something essential
The hospital is in dire need of medical supplies.
forecast of a very bad outcome
The scientist made a dire prediction about the effects of climate change.
extremely bad or serious, needing urgent help or attention
The patient was in dire condition after the accident.
having extremely little money or resources
Many families are in dire poverty after the disaster.
experiencing very serious lack and urgently requiring something important
The shelter is in dire need of blankets before the cold arrives.
preliminary phase of jury trial examining jurors
The voir dire process began with juror questioning.
Origin of dire
Latin, dirus (fearful)
Terms with dire included in their meaning
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emotion
in dire need or desire
dire warning
prediction of a disastrous future event
fortune
singled out for a dire fate
dire straits
in a situation of extreme difficulty or danger
strategy
avoid a dire consequence through cleverness
consequences
face a dire consequence
condition
in a bad or dire condition
Examples of dire in a sentence
In dire circumstances, they had to evacuate immediately. The dire forecast prompted us to cancel the trip. His dire predictions about the economy were concerning. The hotel served a dire breakfast. Their customer service was dire. The dire situation required immediate action.
Dire warnings were issued by the authorities.
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- French:urgent, sinistre, ...
- German:dringend, unheilvoll, ...
- Italian:disperato, minaccioso, ...
- Spanish:desesperado, ominoso, ...
- Portuguese:grave, terrível, ...
- Chinese:紧急的, 不祥的, ...
- Japanese:緊急の, 不吉な, ...
- Arabic:خَطير, رَهِيبٌ, ...
- Hebrew:דָּחוּף, נוֹרָא, ...
- Russian:срочный, зловещий, ...
- Ukrainian:критичний, зловісний, ...
- Hindi:गंभीर, भयावह, ...
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