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bleak Definition and Meaning in English (bleak definition)

adjective
Synonyms:gloomygrimdismal
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Bleak definition: Describing a situation or future prospect that offers no hope or encouragement, indicating a very poor outlook.

Definitions of Bleak

  1. 1adjective

    Describing a situation or future prospect that offers no hope or encouragement, indicating a very poor outlook.

  2. 2adjective

    Describing a place or weather that is cold, bare, and exposed, often making it unwelcoming or desolate.

Example Sentences

business

“The economic forecast for the next quarter looks bleak.”

casual

“They found themselves in a bleak, windswept landscape.”

casual

“Her chances of recovery seemed bleak after the accident.”

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nounbleakness
adverbbleakly

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'Bleak' translates to 'bleak' in English. Bleak definition: Describing a situation or future prospect that offers no hope or encouragement, indicating a very poor outlook.
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