grim

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Adjective

grimCanonical form
grimmerComparative
grimmestSuperlative
1

Very serious or gloomy in manner or appearance; stern and forbidding.

The teacher had a grim expression on his face when he announced the test results.

2

Depressing or worrying to consider; bleak or harsh.

The economic outlook for next year is grim.

3

Unpleasant or unappealing; of poor quality.

The food at that restaurant was pretty grim.

4

Determined or resolute, especially in the face of difficulty.

With grim determination, she continued climbing despite the storm.