grim 
/ˈgrɪm/ adjective
grim·mer; grim·mest /ˈgrɪm/ adjective 1 : unpleasant or shocking to see or think about
▪ Hikers made a grim discovery when they came across a dead body in the woods. ▪ The accident serves as a grim reminder of the dangers of drinking and driving. 2 : causing feelings of sadness or worry : gloomy or depressing
▪ a grim winter ▪ The prognosis is grim—doctors do not expect her to live longer than six months. ▪ He paints a grim picture of the prospects for peace. 3 : having a very serious appearance or manner
▪ His face looked grim, and we knew his news wouldn't be good. ▪ a grim smile ▪ a grim taskmaster 4 : strongly felt and serious
▪ grim determination
▪ Hikers made a grim discovery when they came across a dead body in the woods. ▪ The accident serves as a grim reminder of the dangers of drinking and driving.
▪ a grim winter ▪ The prognosis is grim—doctors do not expect her to live longer than six months. ▪ He paints a grim picture of the prospects for peace.
▪ His face looked grim, and we knew his news wouldn't be good. ▪ a grim smile ▪ a grim taskmaster
▪ grim determination
— grim·ly adverb
▪ She spoke grimly of the scarcity of jobs.
▪ She spoke grimly of the scarcity of jobs.
— grim·ness noun [noncount]
