Main Entry:

bleak

Pronunciation:

\ˈblēk\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Middle English bleke pale; probably akin to Old English blāc

Date:

1574

1: exposed and barren and often windswept2: 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

synonyms see DISMAL

— bleak·ly adverb

— bleak·ness noun