Dire | Mean of dire in English Dictionary

/ˈdajɚ/

• very bad
1. Even the smallest mistake could have dire [=terrible, dreadful] consequences.
2. a dire emergency
3. The circumstances are now more dire than ever.
4. With its best player out of the game, the team found itself in dire straits. [=in a very bad or difficult situation]
5. The company now finds itself in dire financial straits. [=the company is having bad financial problems]
• warning of disaster
1. Some analysts are issuing dire economic forecasts.
2. a dire prediction/warning
• requiring immediate action
1. The government is in dire [=desperate] need of reform.
2. dire necessity

• very serious or extreme
1. They live in dire poverty.