Meaning of the word bleak in English

What does bleak mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bleak

US /bliːk/

UK /bliːk/

lacking vegetation and exposed to the elements

Example:

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The landscape was bleak and barren.

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They lived in a small, bleak house on the moor.

Synonym:

desolate barren exposed windswept bare

not hopeful or encouraging; unlikely to have a favorable outcome

Example:

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The economic outlook is bleak.

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Her chances of recovery look bleak.

Synonym:

dismal gloomy grim depressing unpromising

Antonym:

bright hopeful promising