grim look

Frequency: 8.015.5 per million words

a look on someone's face that is very serious and without hope or humor

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Examples (10)

  • He gave me a grim look when I asked about the test results.
  • She wiped the grim look from her face and tried to smile.
  • The doctor's grim look told us the news wasn't good.
  • I couldn't help but notice the grim look in his eyes.
  • Why do you have such a grim look on your face today?
  • His father cast a grim look in his direction.
  • A grim look settled over the crowd as the announcement was made.
  • She maintained a grim look throughout the entire meeting.
  • He stared at the broken machinery with a grim look.
  • Despite the grim look on her face, I knew she wasn't angry.