Grim
Pronunciation: /ˈɡrɪm/
Grim (adjective)
- looking or sounding very serious and sad
- describing a situation that is very bad or unpleasant
- strict and not likely to change or soften
Examples
- The mood in the room was grim after the announcement.
- His expression turned grim when he heard the news.
Common collocations: grim expression, grim mood, grim silence, grim reality, grim situation