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)
desperate12Causing fear or dread or terror
Example: "The awful war"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
awful11direful11dread7dreaded10dreadful13fearful13fearsome13frightening19horrendous14horrific16terrible10Direst - 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."
Word Game Points
Is DIREST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, direst is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordDIREST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
Is DIREST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, direst is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDIREST has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
Word Variations & Relations
A-Z Proximities
Add 1 Letter To Make These Words...
Words
astride8bistred10credits10steroid8stirred8storied8strider8striped10aridest8asterid8bestrid10diaster8diester8dieters8directs10dirties8disrate8dissert8dithers11ditsier8diverts11dustier8editors8fristed11reduits8reedits8reisted8resited8roisted8rosited8shirted11skirted12sortied8spirted10staider8staired8strides8strived11studier8tardies8tidiers8tierods8tinders8tirades8triodes8verdits11Phrases
st. bride
