bleakly

Meaning

In a manner that is cold, empty, and without cheer; in a desolate or forbidding way.

Examples

• The future of the company looked bleakly uncertain after the scandal.
• He stared bleakly out of the window, lost in thought.

Pronunciation: ˈbliːklɪ

How to Use bleakly

bleakly uncertain (collocation)

Describes a future that is very unlikely to be positive or hopeful. — "The economic outlook remained bleakly uncertain for the coming year."

bleakly + verb (collocation)

Indicates that an action is performed in a way that is cold, empty, or without hope. — "He spoke bleakly about the challenges ahead."

Synonyms of bleakly

Words with a similar meaning to bleakly:

• grimly
• desolately
• cheerlessly

Antonyms of bleakly

Words with the opposite meaning to bleakly:

• cheerfully
• brightly