grim

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. having a very serious and determined expression or attitude.

adj. stern, unrelenting, or resolute in a way that suggests a lack of mercy or humor.

Español:rígido

“He had a grim look on his face as he walked into the difficult meeting.”

“Despite the mounting losses, the commander remained grim and focused on the next phase of the operation.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate British English · Informal

adj. very unpleasant or disgusting to look at, smell, or taste.

adj. physically repulsive or disgusting; frequently used in informal British English to describe poor quality or filth.

“The weather today is absolutely grim — it hasn't stopped raining for hours.”

“I tried the leftover soup, but it tasted pretty grim after sitting in the fridge for a week.”

C1 · Advanced Literary

adj. frightening or shocking, often because it involves death or violence.

adj. ghastly, sinister, or macabre in nature.

Español:siniestro

“The book tells a grim story about the realities of war.”

“The crime scene was a grim reminder of the violence that had occurred in the quiet neighborhood.”