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Dictionary Entry

bleak

adjective

Find the meaning of the word bleak, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.

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Meaning

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Cold, bare, and exposed, or without hope or cheer.

Example Sentence

The winter landscape was bleak, with gray skies and bare trees, offering little hope for spring.

Usage Note

Use 'bleak' to describe places that are cold, empty, and unwelcoming, or situations that seem hopeless and without positive outcomes.