B2adjectiveemotionssociety
US/ɡrɪm/
UK/ɡrɪm/
very serious, unpleasant or depressing, with little hope of anything good
In context
The doctor gave us the grim news that the cancer had spread.
The grim faces of the rescue workers told us nothing had been found.
Life in the refugee camp was grim, with little food and no heat.
Words that go with grim
adjective + noun
- grim realityThe grim reality is that many people cannot afford rent.
- grim reminderThe accident was a grim reminder of the dangers of speeding.
- grim newsThe report brought grim news for farmers.
- grim prospectsGraduates face grim job prospects this year.
- grim statisticsThe grim statistics show that deaths are rising.
verb + adjective
- look grimThe future looks grim for the company.