árido, desolado, sombrio
1. Cold, exposed, and barren; lacking shelter or vegetation
The bleak landscape of the Scottish Highlands stretched for miles.
A paisagem árida das Terras Altas da Escócia se estendia por quilômetros.
2. Lacking in color, warmth, or comfort; appearing gloomy or depressing
The hospital room had a bleak, unwelcoming atmosphere.
O quarto do hospital tinha uma atmosfera sombria e pouco acolhedora.
3. Without hope or encouragement; grim or forbidding
The economic outlook remains bleak for small businesses.
As perspectivas econômicas permanecem sombrias para pequenas empresas.
NYC Slang
bleak - describes something depressing or unfavorable, as in 'That's bleak, bro'
Related Idioms & Phrases
bleak midwinter - the coldest, darkest part of winter
painting a bleak picture - describing a gloomy or negative situation
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