Cool MateMeaning of Bleak
Not hopeful; cold, miserable, and dreary.
In simple words: very sad and without hope
Bleak in a sentence
- The future looked bleak for the struggling business.
- She stared out at the bleak landscape, feeling a sense of despair.
- The weather was bleak, making everyone feel down.
How to use Bleak
Used to describe weather, landscapes, or situations that are depressing. Not suitable for cheerful contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of a 'bleak' winter day with gray skies and no sunshine.
Related words
Collocations with Bleak
- bleak outlook
- bleak winter
- bleak circumstances
Common mistakes with Bleak
- Confusing with 'bleak' vs 'bleakly' (adverb form).
- Using 'bleak' to describe something positive.
- Incorrectly spelling 'bleak' as 'bleeck'.
Bleak appears in
Bleak in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
كئيب، قاتم
حزين جداً وبلا أمل.
- Bengaliবাংলা
হতাশাজনক, রুক্ষ
খুব দুঃখজনক এবং আশাহীন
- GermanDeutsch
Trostlos
sehr traurig und ohne Hoffnung
- SpanishEspañol
Sombrío, desolador
muy triste y sin esperanza
- Persianفارسی
تیره و تار، ناامیدکننده
خیلی غمگین و بدون امید
- FrenchFrançais
Sombre, morne
très triste et sans espoir
- Hindiहिन्दी
उदासीन
बहुत उदास और बिना उम्मीद के
- ItalianItaliano
Tetro, desolato, cupo
Molto triste e senza speranza.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Sombrio, Desolador
Muito triste e sem esperança.
- RussianРусский
Мрачный, безрадостный, унылый
очень грустный и безнадежный
- Urduاردو
اداس، سرد، ویران
بہت اداس اور بے امید
- Chinese中文
荒凉的, 凄凉的
非常伤心，没有希望。
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Frequently asked questions about Bleak
What does Bleak mean?
very sad and without hope
What is the definition of Bleak?
Not hopeful; cold, miserable, and dreary.
How do you use Bleak in a sentence?
The future looked bleak for the struggling business.
Can you give another example of Bleak?
She stared out at the bleak landscape, feeling a sense of despair.
What are synonyms for Bleak?
Common alternatives include dreary, grim, desolate, dismal, gloomy.
What is the opposite of Bleak?
Opposite meanings include bright, cheerful, hopeful.
What words go with Bleak?
It commonly pairs with bleak outlook, bleak winter, bleak circumstances.
What are common mistakes when using Bleak?
Confusing with 'bleak' vs 'bleakly' (adverb form). Using 'bleak' to describe something positive. Incorrectly spelling 'bleak' as 'bleeck'.
How do you pronounce Bleak?
US: //blik//, UK: //bliːk//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Bleak?
Used to describe weather, landscapes, or situations that are depressing. Not suitable for cheerful contexts.