dreaded vs dire
dire vs dreadeddreaded and dire both are adjectives.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| dreaded | No | Yes | No | No |
| dire | No | Yes | No | No |
As adjectives,
dreaded and dire
are synonyms defined as:
- dreaded and dire: causing fear or dread or terror
Other synonyms of dreaded include
awful, direful, dread, dreadful, fearful, fearsome, frightening, horrendous, horrific, terrible.
| dreaded (adjective) | dire (adjective) |
|---|---|
| causing fear or dread or terror | fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless |
| causing fear or dread or terror |
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