grim
US /ɡrɪm/
UK /ɡrɪm/
1.
tetro, cupo, fosco
unpleasant or depressing to contemplate
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The future looks grim for the struggling company.
Il futuro sembra tetro per l'azienda in difficoltà.
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The news from the front lines was grim.
Le notizie dal fronte erano tetre.
2.
tetro, severo, austero
forbidding or uninviting in appearance
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The old castle stood with a grim and imposing presence.
Il vecchio castello si ergeva con una presenza tetro e imponente.
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His face was grim as he delivered the bad news.
Il suo volto era tetro mentre dava la brutta notizia.