bleak
gb/blˈik/ us/blˈik/
B2
Angielski
~ 9100
kilátástalan, kietlen, zord, sivár, rideg, komor
B2
1
kilátástalan
B2
Schemat użycia:
[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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Częsty błąd:
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.
Znaczenie
without hope or encouragement
Kolokacje
bleak future
|bleak prospects
|bleak outlook
|bleak situation
|bleak picture
|paint a bleak picture
Synonimy
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.)
Antonimy
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.)
Tematy
emotions
|society
|life
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
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
Schemat użycia:
[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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Częsty błąd:
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.
Znaczenie
cold, empty, and unattractive place
Kolokacje
bleak landscape
|bleak moor
|bleak hillside
|bleak coastline
|bleak winter
|bleak plain
Synonimy
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.)
Antonimy
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.)
Tematy
weather
|nature
|travel
Definicja
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
Schemat użycia:
[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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Częsty błąd:
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.
Znaczenie
bare and without comfort
Kolokacje
bleak room
|bleak apartment
|bleak existence
|bleak hospital ward
|bleak office
|bleak environment
Synonimy
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.)
Antonimy
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.)
Tematy
home
|emotions
|daily life
|housing
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
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
Schemat użycia:
[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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Częsty błąd:
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."
Znaczenie
cold, hopeless manner or expression
Kolokacje
bleak expression
|bleak tone
|bleak voice
|bleak smile
|bleak reply
Synonimy
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.)
Antonimy
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.)
Tematy
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
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.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
bleak
IPA
GB/blˈik/
US/blˈik/
Sylaby i akcent
bleak (1 sylaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (bleak)
Formy wyrazu
Adjective
- Base: bleak
- Comparative: bleaker
- Superlative: bleakest
Rodzina wyrazów
Forms
bleaker
adjective
bleakest
adjective
Core family
bleakly
adverb
bleakness
noun
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