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DIRER

(adj.sat, adj.)
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Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Direr.

Direr - as an adjective satellite

Fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless

Example: "A desperate illness"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
desperate

Causing fear or dread or terror

Example: "The awful war"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
awfuldirefuldreaddreadeddreadfulfearfulfearsomefrighteninghorrendoushorrificterrible

Direr - as an adjective

Warning of bad consequences: ill-boding; portentous.

Example: "Dire omens"

Requiring action to prevent bad consequences: urgent, pressing.

Example: "Dire need"

Expressing bad consequences: dreadful; dismal

Example: "Dire consequences;  to be in dire straits"

Bad in quality, awful, terrible.

Example Sentences

"The situation is getting direr by the minute."
"The forecast predicts a direr outcome for tomorrow's weather."
"The direr consequences of their actions became apparent."
"As the conflict escalates, the prospects for peace become direr."
"The direr economic conditions led to widespread unemployment."
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Word Game Points

Is DIRER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, direr is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DIRER has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is DIRER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, direr is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DIRER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.

Is DIRER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, direr is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DIRER has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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