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dire
Disapproving
Examples
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.
02
provoking intense fear or anxiety due to its severity or seriousness
DisapprovingExamples
The villagers were warned of the dire consequences of ignoring the approaching storm.
She faced a dire situation when she lost her passport in a foreign country.
DisapprovingExamples
The concert was dire, with out-of-tune singing and technical issues.
The food at the restaurant was dire, and we could n't finish our meals.
04
suggesting or warning of serious trouble, danger, or disaster
Examples
The dire warnings about the storm prompted everyone to seek shelter.
The scientist 's dire forecast about rising sea levels alarmed the public.
