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DIREST

(adj.sat, adj.)
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Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Direst.

Direst - 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

Direst - 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 direst situation imaginable is being stranded in the middle of the ocean with no life raft."
"The direst consequence of global warming is the potential extinction of numerous species."
"In the direst of times, true leaders emerge to guide and inspire others."
"She faced the direst consequences when her secret was revealed."
"The storm brought about the direst conditions, leaving entire cities flooded and destroyed."
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Word Game Points

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

DIREST has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is DIREST a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, direst is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DIREST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is DIREST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, direst is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DIREST has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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