grim picture

Frequency: 6.59.5 per million words

a description of a situation that is very serious and unpleasant

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Examples (20)

  • The report paints a grim picture of the local economy.
  • The latest economic report paints a grim picture of the future.
  • Scientists presented a grim picture of the effects of climate change.
  • Her medical diagnosis presented a grim picture for her family.
  • The statistics provide a grim picture of the public health crisis.
  • The documentary showed a grim picture of life in the war-torn region.
  • He didn't want to paint too grim a picture of the situation.
  • Environmental scientists are warning that the climate change data paints a truly grim picture.
  • The documentary offers a grim picture of life in the war zone.
  • Despite their efforts, the rescue team was faced with a grim picture of the disaster site.
  • Despite the grim picture, there are still glimmers of hope.
  • The company's financial statements revealed a grim picture of its dwindling profits.
  • The latest data paints a grim picture of youth unemployment.
  • He offered a grim picture of the consequences if no action was taken.
  • Journalists painted a grim picture of the devastation caused by the famine.
  • The artist’s work often depicts a grim picture of urban decay.
  • The CEO painted a grim picture of the company's financial future.
  • Analysts fear the new policy will create an even more grim picture for small businesses.
  • It is a grim picture, but we must have the courage to face it.
  • The journalist's investigation uncovered a grim picture of corruption within the government.