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bleak

adjectiveHigh-frequency wordMore B words

offering little hope or comfort; cold and unwelcoming in atmosphere or prospect

In a sentence

The economist painted a bleak picture of the region's prospects after the factory closures.

Synonyms
Antonyms
hopefulbrightpromisingcheerful

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