Definition
- (adjective) Warning of bad consequences: ill-boding; portentous. “dire omens”
- (adjective) Requiring action to prevent bad consequences: urgent, pressing. “dire need”
- (adjective) Expressing bad consequences: dreadful; dismal “dire consequences; to be in dire straits”
- (adjective) Bad in quality, awful, terrible.
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Word stats
- Direr contains 5 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 3 consonant(s).
- It uses 4 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 6.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Direr mean?
Warning of bad consequences: ill-boding; portentous.
What are the anagrams of Direr?
Valid anagrams: drier, rider.
How many letters are in Direr?
Direr has 5 letters.
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