mutter grimly

Frequency: 6.56.1 per million words

To speak in a low, serious voice.

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Examples (20)

  • "It's going to be a long winter," he muttered grimly.
  • The detective could only mutter grimly about the unsolved case.
  • She muttered grimly about the lack of funding for the project.
  • She watched the news, starting to mutter grimly about the current political climate.
  • He stared at the broken engine and muttered grimly to himself.
  • After the unexpected defeat, the coach would often mutter grimly to himself.
  • "We have no choice but to fight," the captain muttered grimly.
  • He had been muttering grimly about his misfortune all morning.
  • They walked away, muttering grimly about the unfair decision.
  • When asked about the future, the old man could only mutter grimly and shake his head.
  • The old man sat on the porch, muttering grimly at the passersby.
  • The commander began to mutter grimly as he surveyed the damaged fortifications.
  • "This will end badly for everyone," she muttered grimly under her breath.
  • Despite her attempts to stay positive, she found herself muttering grimly about the mounting challenges.
  • He muttered grimly as he read the rejection letter from the bank.
  • The scientist muttered grimly that their efforts might be in vain.
  • The soldiers muttered grimly about their dwindling food supplies.
  • They heard him mutter grimly as he walked away, obviously displeased.
  • I heard him mutter grimly that it was too late to fix the mistake.
  • It was a difficult situation, and the manager could only mutter grimly before making a tough decision.