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dire
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extremely serious or urgent
02
provoking intense fear or anxiety due to its severity or seriousness
Example
Without immediate medical attention, the patient's condition could become dire.
The lack of clean water in the village poses a dire threat to public health.
The humanitarian crisis in the region has reached dire proportions, requiring immediate international intervention.
The company faces dire financial difficulties and may soon go bankrupt.
The effects of climate change are becoming increasingly dire, with rising sea levels and extreme weather events.
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