bleak
gb/blˈik/ us/blˈik/
B2
Английски
~ 9100
kilátástalan, kietlen, zord, sivár, rideg, komor
B2
1
kilátástalan
B2
Модел на употреба:
[a situation/future/prospect] is bleak
With no savings and rising rent, their financial future looked increasingly bleak.
Megtakarítások nélkül és az emelkedő lakbér mellett a pénzügyi jövőjük egyre kilátástalanabbnak tűnt.
Doctors painted a bleak picture of his chances of recovery.
Az orvosok kilátástalan képet festettek a felépülési esélyeiről.
Prospects for peace remain bleak after the latest round of talks failed.
The report gives a bleak assessment of the country’s economic situation.
For many young people, the job market appears bleak and uncertain.
Примери за учащи
After the accident, his future seemed bleak.
A baleset után kilátástalannak tűnt a jövője.
The company’s sales are falling, and the outlook is bleak.
Csökken a cég forgalma, és nagyon rosszak a kilátások.
Without help, their chances of success are bleak.
The news about the climate is very bleak.
The film shows a bleak view of modern city life.
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse "bleak" with "blank" or "plain." "Bleak" always carries a feeling of sadness, negativity, or no hope; "blank" means empty, with nothing on it, and does not itself mean sad. Also, learners may incorrectly use "bleak" for a single small event (e.g. *"My day was bleak"*); it is more commonly used for situations, futures, or general conditions.
Значение
without hope or encouragement
Колокации
bleak future
|bleak prospects
|bleak outlook
|bleak situation
|bleak picture
|paint a bleak picture
Синоними
hopeless (Stronger than "bleak" and focuses directly on no hope at all.)
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grim (Similar negativity, but can sound slightly more dramatic or literary.)
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dire (Emphasizes serious danger or urgent bad conditions, often more formal.)
Антоними
hopeful (Shows that people can expect good things, the opposite of a bleak outlook.)
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promising (Suggests a future with good chances of success, not bleak at all.)
Теми
emotions
|society
|life
|core_vocabulary
Определение
Used for a situation or future that looks very bad and with almost no hope.
Describing a situation, future, or set of prospects that appears very bad, with little or no chance of improvement or happiness.
B2
2
Модел на употреба:
[a place/landscape/weather] is bleak
They crossed a bleak stretch of moorland before reaching the village.
Átkeltek egy kietlen lápos vidéken, mielőtt elérték a falut.
In winter the coastline is strangely beautiful but very bleak.
Télen a partvidék különös módon gyönyörű, de nagyon zord és kietlen.
The house stood alone on a bleak hillside, far from any neighbors.
We drove for hours through a bleak, snow-covered landscape.
The camp was set up on a bleak plain with nothing but rocks and wind.
Примери за учащи
The island was small and bleak, with no trees.
A sziget kicsi és kietlen volt, fák nélkül.
We walked across a bleak field in the cold wind.
A hideg szélben egy kietlen mezőn vágtunk át.
Their farm is on a bleak hill far from town.
In January, the town looks dark and bleak.
They built a new hotel on that bleak beach.
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes use "bleak" to mean only "cold" (e.g. *"It is bleak today"*). Native speakers usually say "bleak" when it is both cold and empty or unattractive, especially for a landscape or area, not just for low temperature alone.
Значение
cold, empty, and unattractive place
Колокации
bleak landscape
|bleak moor
|bleak hillside
|bleak coastline
|bleak winter
|bleak plain
Синоними
desolate (Stresses emptiness and isolation; very close in meaning, sometimes stronger.)
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barren (Focuses on land that cannot easily support life, especially plants.)
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windswept (Highlights strong wind and exposure more than emotional impact.)
Антоними
lush (Describes land rich with plants and life, opposite of bleak and bare.)
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sheltered (Suggests protection from weather, the opposite of exposed and bleak.)
Теми
weather
|nature
|travel
Определение
Used for land or weather that is very cold, empty, and not pleasant.
Describing weather, land, or a place that is cold, exposed, and lacking trees, buildings, or other features that make it pleasant or welcoming.
B2
3
Модел на употреба:
[a room/place/life] is bleak
The waiting room was a bleak space with plastic chairs and harsh lighting.
A váróterem sivár helyiség volt, műanyag székekkel és éles, bántó világítással.
He grew up in a bleak apartment block on the edge of the city.
Egy sivár panelházban nőtt fel a város szélén.
The film shows the bleak existence of workers in the factory town.
Her office was bleak and windowless, with only a metal desk and a chair.
Despite the bleak surroundings, the volunteers tried to create a feeling of home.
Примери за учащи
The room was small and bleak, with only one bed.
A szoba kicsi és sivár volt, csak egy ágy volt benne.
He lives a bleak life, with little money and no friends.
Sivár életet él: kevés pénze van, és nincsenek barátai.
The school building looks bleak and gray.
The hospital ward is very bleak and silent.
The hotel room felt bleak, so we left early.
Честа грешка:
Learners may use "bleak" when they only mean "simple" or "minimalist." "Bleak" suggests that the lack of comfort or decoration feels sad, cold, or negative, not just stylish or simple.
Значение
bare and without comfort
Колокации
bleak room
|bleak apartment
|bleak existence
|bleak hospital ward
|bleak office
|bleak environment
Синоними
bare (Focuses on having almost no furniture or decoration, slightly less emotional than "bleak.")
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austere (More formal; suggests plain and simple, sometimes by choice rather than sad.)
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stark (Highlights being very empty or simple, often visually striking but not always emotionally negative.)
Антоними
cozy (Suggests small, warm, and comfortable, the opposite feeling of a bleak space.)
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welcoming (Describes a place that feels friendly and open, not cold or bleak.)
Теми
home
|emotions
|daily life
|housing
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Определение
Used for a room, place, or life that feels empty and has no comfort or warmth.
Describing a room, building, or way of life that feels empty, bare, and without comfort, warmth, or pleasant details.
C1
4
komor
B2
Модел на употреба:
[someone’s expression/voice/tone] is bleak
She listened with a bleak expression as he explained the cuts.
Komor arckifejezéssel hallgatta, ahogy elmagyarázta a megszorításokat.
His voice was bleak when he finally answered the phone.
Komor volt a hangja, amikor végre felvette a telefont.
The manager gave a bleak reply, offering no comfort or reassurance.
He greeted us with a bleak smile that did not reach his eyes.
There was a bleak tone in her speech that worried the audience.
Примери за учащи
He looked at me with a bleak face.
Komor arccal nézett rám.
Her voice was bleak when she told the news.
Komor volt a hangja, amikor elmondta a hírt.
The teacher gave a bleak answer and walked away.
She smiled, but it was a bleak smile.
His reply was short and bleak.
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes use "bleak" directly about a person (e.g. *"He is a bleak"* or *"She is bleak"*) without context. It is more natural to use it for the person’s expression, voice, mood, or situation, not as a general description like "kind" or "funny."
Значение
cold, hopeless manner or expression
Колокации
bleak expression
|bleak tone
|bleak voice
|bleak smile
|bleak reply
Синоними
grim (Very close in this sense; may sound slightly more intense or severe.)
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dismal (Emphasizes sadness and depression in mood or manner.)
Антоними
cheerful (Shows happiness and lightness, the opposite of a bleak manner.)
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warm (Describes a kind, friendly way of speaking or looking, not bleak or cold.)
Теми
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Определение
Used for a face, voice, or way of speaking that sounds cold and without hope.
Describing a person’s look, voice, or way of speaking that shows no warmth, cheerfulness, or hope.
Граматика
Речникова форма
bleak
IPA
GB/blˈik/
US/blˈik/
Срички и ударение
bleak (1 сричка)
Stress on 1st syllable (bleak)
Форми на думата
Adjective
- Base: bleak
- Comparative: bleaker
- Superlative: bleakest
Семейство думи
Forms
bleaker
adjective
bleakest
adjective
Core family
bleakly
adverb
bleakness
noun
Изрази
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