bleak
Comparative
bleaker
Superlative
bleakest
1
(of weather) unpleasantly cold and often windy
- The bleak winter day was characterized by gray skies and biting winds.
- The bleak, overcast sky matched her somber mood.
- The bleak weather discouraged outdoor activities, leading many to stay indoors.
- The bleak weather made the landscape look lifeless and barren.
- The bleak sky signaled an incoming storm.
2
(of situations) not giving any or much hope or encouragement
- The future looked bleak after the company announced layoffs.
- Their chances of winning the match appeared bleak after the injury.
- The end of the movie left a bleak impression with its tragic conclusion.
- His financial situation was bleak, with mounting debts and few options.
- The bleak conditions of the deserted village told a story of hardship.
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(of a person) having a cold and unwelcoming appearance, often indicating emotional distance or disapproval
- Her bleak expression showed she was not pleased with the situation.
- He looked at them with a bleak stare, revealing his disinterest.
- The man's bleak face gave no hint of warmth or friendliness.
- His bleak expression made it clear that he was not in the mood to talk.
- She could tell by his bleak look that he was upset but unwilling to share why.
4
(of an area) empty and lacking life or vegetation
- The bleak area was nothing but barren land and scattered rocks.
- The once-thriving town was now a bleak, empty place.
- A bleak stretch of land lay between the two cities, devoid of trees or buildings.
- The bleak area had little more than dried grass and a few bushes.
- We drove through a bleak, deserted landscape, with no sign of life.
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