direst

/D AY1 R AH0 S T/
adjective
  1. 1

    Warning of bad consequences: ill-boding; portentous.

    “dire omens”

  2. 2

    Requiring action to prevent bad consequences: urgent, pressing.

    “dire need”

  3. 3

    Expressing bad consequences: dreadful; dismal

    “dire consequences;  to be in dire straits”

    syn:horriblelamentableterrible
  4. 4

    Bad in quality, awful, terrible.

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