Grim example sentences

Related (10): Gloomy, somber, solemn, morose, stern, severe, austere, bleak, hopeless, distressed.

grim

adjective

grim (adjective) · grimmer (comparative adjective) · grimmest (superlative adjective)

- forbidding or uninviting:

- (of humor) lacking genuine levity; mirthless; black:

- depressing or worrying to consider:

- unrelentingly harsh; merciless or severe:

Synonyms

stern, forbidding, uninviting, unapproachable, aloof, distant, formidable, strict, dour, harsh, steely, flinty, stony, fierce, ferocious, threatening, menacing, cross, churlish, crabbed, surly, sour, unsmiling, cruel, ruthless, merciless, amiable, pleasant, black, dark, mirthless, bleak, cynical, fatalistic, lighthearted, dreadful, dire, ghastly, horrible, horrendous, horrid, terrible, awful, appalling, frightful, shocking, unspeakable, atrocious, harrowing, grisly, gruesome, hideous, disgusting, revolting, gory, macabre, morbid, depressing, distressing, upsetting, worrying, concerning, unpleasant, disagreeable, merciless, cruel, ruthless, pitiless, savage, vicious, brutal, harsh, severe

"Grim" Example Sentences

1. The grim reality is that we underestimated the severity of the issue.
2. Her facial expression grew increasingly grim as she read the news.
3. The paint on the old house had turned a grimy shade over the years.
4. Our team faced a grim defeat in the championship game.
5. The constant rain had turned the once-lush green landscape into a grim, muddy mess.
6. He had a grim outlook on life and didn't believe in second chances.
7. I could sense the grim tension in the air as we waited for the test results.
8. The dark, grim atmosphere of the abandoned building gave me chills.
9. The young boy's face turned increasingly grim as his grandfather recounted war stories.
10. The situation was grim, and we needed to act fast to prevent further damage.
11. The terrifying movie left a grim impression on me for days.
12. The detective shared grim details about the crime scene that left me feeling unsettled.
13. The financial forecast for the company was grim, and layoffs were inevitable.
14. His stomach turned at the sight of the grim injuries on the survivor's body.
15. We walked through the grimy alleyway, trying to avoid the lurking danger.
16. The grim expression on her face made it clear that she was not in a good mood.
17. The somber, grim funeral procession made its way through the silent streets.
18. The grim reality was that they were running out of time to find a solution.
19. The death toll continued to rise, painting a grim picture of the tragedy.
20. He let out a grim laugh, realizing the irony of the situation.
21. The dark, grim clouds signaled the onset of a storm.
22. The prisoner had a look of grim determination on his face as he planned his escape.
23. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance were grim, and we feared the worst.
24. The grim reminder of the pandemic was evident in the deserted streets and empty storefronts.
25. His grim resolve to finish the marathon fueled him through the tiresome race.
26. The graffiti on the walls gave the city a grim, gritty vibe.
27. She gave him a grim nod, knowing that there was no other choice.
28. The loss of the beloved actor was a grim reminder of the fleeting nature of life.
29. The grim reality of the refugee crisis drove her to action, volunteering her time and resources.
30. The grim silence between them spoke volumes about the tension in their relationship.

Common Phases

1. The situation looked grim;
2. His expression turned grim;
3. The outlook is grim;
4. The mood was grim;
5. They faced a grim reality;
6. The news was grim;
7. The future seems grim;
8. The atmosphere was grim;
9. The tone was grim;
10. The circumstances are grim.