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bleak

[/bliːk/]
adjective
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'
Synonyms
barrendesolategrimstarkbarecheerlessdismal
Antonyms
warmwelcomingcheerfulhopefulfertilelushbright

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desolado, árido, sombrio
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
desolado, cinzento
Often used to describe gray, unwelcoming urban spaces
Portugal
árido, cinzento, desolado
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese with slight regional variations

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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