bleak

One entry found for bleak.

Main Entry: bleak
Pronunciation: 'blEk
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English bleke pale; probably akin to Old English blAc
1 : exposed and barren and often windswept
2 : COLD, RAW <a bleak November evening>
3 a : lacking in warmth, life, or kindliness : GRIM b : not hopeful or encouraging : DEPRESSING <a bleak outlook> c : severely simple or austere
synonym see DISMAL
- bleak·ly adverb
- bleak·ness noun