grim

Definition

  • adjective: unpleasant or shocking to see or think about
  • adjective: fierce in disposition or action
  • synonyms: savage, ghastly, sullen

Examples

  • The prognosis is 'grim'—doctors do not expect her to live longer than six months.

  • The accident serves as a 'grim' reminder of the dangers of drinking and driving.

  • Hikers made a 'grim' discovery when they came across a dead body in the woods.

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