grim

• يصف شيئًا بالغ الجدية والكآبة أو موجبًا للاكتئاب واليأس بطبيعته.

Describes something that is very serious, gloomy, or depressing in nature.

1. Serious and gloomyB2formal

   Looking or sounding very serious, stern, or forbidding.

   كئيب وجاد

   • His face was grim as he delivered the bad news.
   • The teacher gave a grim warning about the upcoming exam.
   • She wore a grim expression throughout the meeting.

   المرادفاتausteredismaldourforbiddinggloomymorosesaturnineseveresomberstern

   الأضدادbrightcheerfullightheartedpleasantsunny

2. Unpleasant or depressingB2formal

   Causing a feeling of sadness, worry, or hopelessness.

   كئيب

   • The weather forecast looks grim for the weekend.
   • The report painted a grim picture of the economy.
   • Living conditions in the refugee camp were grim.

   المرادفاتbleakcheerlessdepressingdismaldourdrearyforbiddinggloomyharshmiserablesomber

   الأضدادbrightcheerfulhopefuljoyfulpleasantsunny

3. Determined and unyieldingC1formal

   Showing a strong, often harsh, determination.

   حاسم لا يلين

   • He was grimly determined to finish the race.
   • The soldiers fought with grim resolve.
   • She held on with grim determination.

   المرادفاتdoggedfierceinflexiblerelentlessresolutesteadfaststeelysterntenaciousunyielding

   الأضدادflexibleirresolutelenientsoftyielding