bleak

IPA: bɫˈik

noun

  • A small European river fish (Alburnus alburnus), of the family Cyprinidae.

adjective

  • Without color; pale; pallid.
  • Desolate and exposed; swept by cold winds.
  • Unhappy; cheerless; miserable; emotionally desolate.
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Examples of "bleak" in Sentences

  • The winter landscape was incredibly bleak, with barren trees and grey skies stretching as far as the eye could see
  • After losing his job and his home, John found himself in a bleak situation, unsure of where to turn for help
  • The villagers' faces reflected the bleak news of the drought that had devastated their crops
  • The future looked bleak for the company as they faced declining sales and mounting debt
  • Despite the bleak outlook, Sarah remained hopeful that things would improve soon

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