Definition of Dire

extremely pressing

Examples of Dire in a sentence

Because this is a dire emergency, we need medical assistance right away!  🔊

The children in the third world country are very ill and in dire need of clean water.  🔊

Since Ted’s problem is not as dire as some of the other patients' issues, he will have to wait a while to see an emergency room doctor.  🔊

There will be dire consequences if Eric does not have heart surgery within the next few days.  🔊

After the hurricane destroyed most of Haiti, there was a dire need for housing and medical care.  🔊

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