grim

• Descreve algo muito sério, sombrio ou deprimente por natureza, muitas vezes com um tom ameaçador ou sinistro.

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

1. Serious and gloomyB2formal

   Looking or sounding very serious, stern, or forbidding.

   Sério e sombrio

   • 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.

   Sinônimosausteredismaldourforbiddinggloomymorosesaturnineseveresomberstern

   Antônimosbrightcheerfullightheartedpleasantsunny

2. Unpleasant or depressingB2formal

   Causing a feeling of sadness, worry, or hopelessness.

   Sombrio

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbleakcheerlessdepressingdismaldourdrearyforbiddinggloomyharshmiserablesomber

   Antônimosbrightcheerfulhopefuljoyfulpleasantsunny

3. Determined and unyieldingC1formal

   Showing a strong, often harsh, determination.

   Determinado e inflexível

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

   Sinônimosdoggedfierceinflexiblerelentlessresolutesteadfaststeelysterntenaciousunyielding

   Antônimosflexibleirresolutelenientsoftyielding