direst

[US]/[ˈdaɪərɪst]/
[UK]/[ˈdaɪərɪst]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. (superlative of dire)most urgent or serious.; extremely unpleasant or difficult.
adv.in the most dire way; severely.

Phrases & Collocations

direst warning

direst need

direst consequences

direst straits

direst situation

facing direst

utterly dire

direst appeal

direst peril

direst outcome

Example Sentences

the company faced its direst financial crisis in decades.

we warned them of the direst consequences of their actions.

the forecast predicted the direst weather conditions for the region.

he described the situation as the direst he had ever seen.

the refugees fled, escaping the direst of circumstances.

the team worked tirelessly to avert the direst outcome.

the report highlighted the direst need for immediate action.

the patient was in the direst of health conditions.

the situation escalated, presenting the direst challenge yet.

the community rallied to address the direst problems facing them.

the scientists warned of the direst environmental impacts.

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