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dire vs desperate

desperate vs dire

dire is not a noun while desperate is a noun.

dire and desperate both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dire No Yes No No
desperate Yes Yes No No
As adjectives, dire and desperate are synonyms defined as:
  • dire and desperate: fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
dire (noun) desperate (noun)
a person who is frightened and in need of help
dire (adjective) desperate (adjective)
fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort
causing fear or dread or terror fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
showing extreme urgency or intensity especially because of great need or desire
desperately determined
(of persons) dangerously reckless or violent as from urgency or despair
Difference between dire and desperate

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