Bleak

Pronunciation: /blik/

Definitions of bleak

adjective having a desolate or gloomy appearance; lacking warmth or happiness

Example Sentences

A1 The weather forecast for tomorrow looks bleak with a high chance of rain.

A2 After losing his job, John found himself in a bleak situation with no income.

B1 The novel painted a bleak picture of post-apocalyptic world where resources were scarce.

B2 Despite the bleak outlook, the team remained determined to succeed against all odds.

C1 The artist's work captured the bleak reality of urban decay in a hauntingly beautiful way.

C2 The film depicted the bleakness of war with unflinching realism, leaving audiences deeply moved.

Examples of bleak in a Sentence

formal The economic forecast for the upcoming year is quite bleak.

informal The weather looks pretty bleak for our picnic tomorrow.

slang I can't believe how bleak that movie was, it was a real downer.

figurative Despite the bleak outlook, she remained hopeful for a brighter future.

Grammatical Forms of bleak

• past tense: bleaked
• plural: bleaks
• comparative: bleaker
• superlative: bleakest
• present tense: bleak
• future tense: will bleak
• perfect tense: have bleak
• continuous tense: is bleaking
• singular: bleak
• positive degree: bleak
• infinitive: to bleak
• gerund: bleaking
• participle: bleaked

Origin and Evolution of bleak

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'bleak' originated from the Old Norse word 'bleikr' meaning pale or white.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'bleak' expanded to describe desolate or barren landscapes, as well as a feeling of emptiness or hopelessness.