Direst

6 lettersadjectivemoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Superlative form of dire, meaning most fraught with danger, most extreme, or most urgently serious.

“This was the direst situation the organisation had faced in its entire history.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

dir·est

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Synonyms

most desperategravestmost severe

Antonyms

mildestleast serious

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Superlative -EST ending is a useful pattern, contains D, I, R, E, S, T all common letters

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Worth 7 points, all common tiles but the superlative form is a reliable play

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