1. A dark, bleak, or tragic conclusion to a story, event, or situation
The novel had a grim ending that left readers feeling melancholic.
O romance teve um desfecho sombrio que deixou os leitores melancólicos.
2. An unhappy or unfortunate outcome
The movie's grim ending reflected the harsh realities of war.
O desfecho sombrio do filme refletia as duras realidades da guerra.