feel grim

Joe felt grim, too, but an idea was taking form.

It all felt too grim to think about, so even The Shark was a welcome distraction.

The Olympics may offer light relief, but with government cuts biting hard for the first time, things will feel grim.

"I'm feeling pretty grim, and I'm going to tell you why."

Iris, if we're on the right lines, Dora must be feeling pretty grim at the moment.

I feel grim and motivation to work is minimal.

He felt pretty grim about the entire operation.

And my light went out, Rhiow thought, and started feeling extremely grim herself.

When-he felt grim, he looked as if his best friend had just died.

He felt grim, troubled, and wondered how to proceed.