Grim and Hard

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Grim

Grim adjective - Harsh and threatening in manner or appearance.
Usage example: a grim and short-tempered shopkeeper who didn't exactly invite friendly conversation
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Hard is a synonym for grim in attitude topic. In some cases you can use "Hard" instead an adjective "Grim", when it comes to topics like austere.
Nearby Words: grimy, grimly, grimed

Hard

Hard adjective - Having or showing a lack of sympathy or tender feelings.
Usage example: a hard man, who never had a kind word for anyone
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Grim is a synonym for hard in harsh topic. You can use "Grim" instead an adjective "Hard", if it concerns topics such as attitude, austere, cruel, strict.
Nearby Words: harden, hardship, hardy, hardly, hardness

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  • Granted the game's levels were themed around natural disasters, though at this point in time, it's hard not to view it in a rather grim fashion.
    Source: Harsher In Hindsight / Video Games
  • Brutal Honesty Given the grim, and oftentimes cruel, setting that the story takes place in, the ability to deliver hard, verbal slaps to the face is almost a necessity.
    Source: Brutal Honesty
  • There is a grim reaper-ish enemy in the second game, that only appears in later flight stages, but is ridiculously hard to kill.
    Source: Demonic Spiders / Hack and Slash
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