keeps ones nose grindstone (verb) keep one's nose to the grindstone: work doggedly
Sinonime: adverse, afflictive, blighting, cataclysmic,
catastrophic,
deadly, deplorable,
devastating, dire,
fatal, grievous,
harmful, heartbreaking, lamentable,
messy,
pernicious, regrettable, ruinous, unfavorable,
unfortunate, woeful
Antonime: blessed,
comforting,
favorable, fortunate, happy,
joyous,
wonderful