grim

• Beschreibt etwas, das sehr ernst, düster oder bedrückend ist, oft in bedrohlicher oder hoffnungsloser Weise.

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

1. Serious and gloomyB2formal

   Looking or sounding very serious, stern, or forbidding.

   Ernst und düster

   • 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.

   Synonymeausteredismaldourforbiddinggloomymorosesaturnineseveresomberstern

   Antonymebrightcheerfullightheartedpleasantsunny

2. Unpleasant or depressingB2formal

   Causing a feeling of sadness, worry, or hopelessness.

   Düster

   • 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.

   Synonymebleakcheerlessdepressingdismaldourdrearyforbiddinggloomyharshmiserablesomber

   Antonymebrightcheerfulhopefuljoyfulpleasantsunny

3. Determined and unyieldingC1formal

   Showing a strong, often harsh, determination.

   Entschlossen und unnachgiebig

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

   Synonymedoggedfierceinflexiblerelentlessresolutesteadfaststeelysterntenaciousunyielding

   Antonymeflexibleirresolutelenientsoftyielding