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dire
/'daIJ(r); US 'daIJr/
adjective
(direr, dir·est)
1 [di depan noun]
(formal)
sangat sérius
▪ dire threats/poverty
ancaman2/kemiskinan yg sangat sérius
▪ The victims are in dire need of food.
Para korban sangat memerlukan makanan.
2 (UK, informal)
sangat buruk
▪ The performance was dire.
Penampilannya sangat buruk.