Synonyms for «grim situation»

The phrase "grim situation" means a very serious and unpleasant problem or circumstance. Full definition

Synonyms for individual words can be found below.

Life frequently presents grim situations where to enjoy war in peace is the only kind of happiness that we can expect. (religion-online.org)
Despite the apparent grim situation, there may yet be some hope. (theyeshivaworld.com)
There he must have found a similarly grim situation. (techcrunch.com)
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