grimness

🇺🇸 /ˈɡrɪmnəs/ 🇬🇧 /ˈɡrɪmnəs/
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noun
R

a very serious, sad, or unpleasant situation

The grimness of the situation was clear to everyone in the room.

R

a very serious and determined expression or tone

He spoke with a grimness that left no room for argument.

translation

n. a very serious, sad, or unpleasant situation; a very serious and determined expression or tone

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Plural grimnesses