Bleak Definition
bleak
adjective
- offering little or no hope; "the future looked black"; "prospects were bleak"; "Life in the Aran Islands has always been bleak and difficult"- J.M.Synge; "took a dim view of things"
- providing no shelter or sustenance; "bare rocky hills"; "barren lands"; "the bleak treeless regions of the high Andes"; "the desolate surface of the moon"; "a stark landscape"
- unpleasantly cold and damp; "bleak winds of the North Atlantic"
"Bleak" in song lyrics
See how bleak is used in real songs:
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"It got me feelin bleak"
Dre Dog — The Stress Factor -
"Reminiscin on the times it was bleak"
Elzhi f/ Ayah — The Leak -
"She said, recognize that or our future is bleak"
J-Live — Oowee
Words that rhyme with bleak
Usage tips for "bleak"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "bleak" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for bleak to find words that pair well.