1The grim realities of war were brought home to the public through the graphic photographs published in the newspaper.
2Is it necessary for a work of art to be grim in order to be considered truly realistic?
3The documentary's grim portrayal of the refugee crisis sparked a national debate about immigration policy.
4Do not shy away from depicting the grim consequences of your characters' actions in your novel.
5There is a long tradition of grim satire in English literature, from Swift's 'A Modest Proposal' to the present day.