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bleak

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Main Entry:
bleak 
          Listen to the pronunciation of 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


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