A term that is typically used to
define something that radiates hopelessness, or produces an
aura of unfortunate circumstances to come.
"The future looked grim for the couple, as they drifted along in the lifeboat, with no
food nor
water to speak of."
"The desolate crater that was at some
time too far back to remember, a thriving populace, only produced a feeling of dread, as he looked upon it's grim countenance".