Grim

Grim means looking very serious or sad, like when someone is worried or has bad news. It can feel like there’s no happiness or hope in the situation.

Examples

• The teacher's grim expression made us realize we needed to take the test seriously and study harder.
• In the story, the hero faced a grim challenge that tested his courage and strength against the evil dragon.
• When the storm arrived, the sky looked grim, and we knew we had to stay indoors for safety.

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