grim

• Описывает что-то очень серьёзное, мрачное или удручающее по своей природе.

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

1. Serious and gloomyB2formal

   Looking or sounding very serious, stern, or forbidding.

   Мрачный и серьёзный

   • 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.

   Synonymsausteredismaldourforbiddinggloomymorosesaturnineseveresomberstern

   Antonymsbrightcheerfullightheartedpleasantsunny

2. Unpleasant or depressingB2formal

   Causing a feeling of sadness, worry, or hopelessness.

   Мрачный

   • 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.

   Synonymsbleakcheerlessdepressingdismaldourdrearyforbiddinggloomyharshmiserablesomber

   Antonymsbrightcheerfulhopefuljoyfulpleasantsunny

3. Determined and unyieldingC1formal

   Showing a strong, often harsh, determination.

   Решительный и непреклонный

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

   Synonymsdoggedfierceinflexiblerelentlessresolutesteadfaststeelysterntenaciousunyielding

   Antonymsflexibleirresolutelenientsoftyielding