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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