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Meaning of bleak
The primary meaning of the word "bleak" refers to a harsh and uninviting quality, often used to describe something as unpleasantly cold, barren, or unforgiving.
Etymology of bleak
The word "bleak" has its roots in Old English "blæc", which meant "pale" or "wan", and is related to the Old Norse word "bleikr", meaning "pale" or "shining"
The word's meaning has evolved over time to encompass a sense of harshness and desolation, with its modern connotations of coldness and unpleasantness
Synonyms
barren
desolate
dismal
gloomy
dreary
cold
harsh
unforgiving
austere
stark
grim
somber
depressing
discouraging
disheartening
dismal
bleak
cheerless
comfortless
inhospitable
unfriendly
uninviting
drear
miserable
wretched
sorrowful
mournful
dismal
melancholy
dismal
despondent
dispiriting
Definitions
- (of a place) Unattractively bare and desolate
- (of a prospect or situation) Unpleasantly harsh and uninviting
- (of weather) Cold and unpleasantly raw
Usage Examples
- The landscape was bleak and barren, with nothing but rocks and dust as far as the eye could see
- The future looked bleak for the company, with financial troubles and layoffs looming
- The weather was bleak and cold, with a harsh wind that cut through everything