bleaker; bleakest
Definition of bleak
1
: exposed and barren and often windswept
a bleak landscape bleak soils
3a
: lacking in warmth, life, or kindliness : grim
a bleak prison documentary
b
: not hopeful or encouraging : depressing
a bleak prognosis a bleak outlook the future looks bleak
c
: severely simple or austere
a bleak hotel room
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The first known use of bleak was in 1574
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