Definitions
adj. very serious and giving little reason for hope
严峻的；令人担忧的
adj. looking very serious, worried, or determined
严肃冷峻的
adj. unpleasant, depressing, or uncomfortable
阴冷难受的；糟糕的
Example
The flood left a grim scene outside our house.
洪水过后，我们屋外一片惨淡。
Without urgent investment in water infrastructure, the outlook for communities facing prolonged drought remains grim.
如果不紧急投资供水基础设施，长期受干旱影响的社区前景仍然严峻。
Collocations
- a grim outlook
- a grim reality
- a grim expression
- a grim reminder
Word family
- grimly (adv.)
- grimness (n.)
Synonyms
- bleak
- gloomy
Antonyms
- hopeful
- cheerful
Usage tip
常形容前景、现实或表情，强调沉重而非普通的不悦。
FAQ
- What does grim mean?
- very serious and giving little reason for hope looking very serious, worried, or determined unpleasant, depressing, or uncomfortable
- How is grim pronounced?
- UK /ɡrɪm/, US /ɡrɪm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
