Word of the day - 05.09.2021

dire : /ˈdaɪ‌ə(ɹ)/ డయ(ర్)

(adjective)

(comparative direr, superlative direst)

Meaning:

Warning of bad consequences: ill-boding; portentous.

2) Requiring action to prevent bad consequences: urgent, pressing.

3) Expressing bad consequences: dreadful; dismal

dire consequences;  to be in dire straits

Synonyms: 

horrible, 

terrible, 

lamentable

4) (informal) Bad in quality, awful, terrible. 

Example:

His dire mistake allowed her to checkmate him with her next move. 

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