LookItUpgrim
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ɡrɪm/
grim means: Very unpleasant, depressing, or without much hope.
adjective
BLEAK OR UNPLEASANTB2
Very unpleasant, depressing, or without much hope.
- The future looks grim.
- They faced grim conditions during the winter.
- The report paints a grim picture of life there.
VERY SERIOUSB2
Very serious and showing worry, sadness, or anger.
- His face was grim.
- She gave me a grim look.
- Everyone fell silent when they saw his grim expression.
UNYIELDINGC1
Firm and unwilling to give up, even when something is difficult or painful.
- She continued with grim determination.
- His grim resolve kept him working through the pain.
- They fought on with grim persistence despite repeated setbacks.
Questions about grim
What does grim mean?
Very unpleasant, depressing, or without much hope.
What is grim in other languages?
Türkçe: kasvetli · Español: sombrío · Français: sombre · Deutsch: düster · Italiano: cupo · 日本語: 暗い
How do you pronounce grim?
It is pronounced /ɡrɪm/.
How do you use grim in a sentence?
The future looks grim. They faced grim conditions during the winter.
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