dour#1 (s)
forbidding (s)
grim#1 (s)

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type s
lex_filenum 00
def harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
examples a dour, self-sacrificing life
a forbidding scowl
a grim man loving duty more than humanity
undoubtedly the grimmest part of him was his iron claw J.M.Barrie
Outgoing links
Similar to unpleasant
Derivationally related form grim → grimness
Incoming links
Similar to unpleasant
Derived from adjective forbiddingly → forbidding
Derivationally related form grimness → grim

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