Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: bleak

Synonyms:

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Antonyms:

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Usage examples:

According to a recent Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll, nearly two-thirds of Americans say they would likely not support Mr. Trump in 2024 — not even Jimmy Carter had re-election numbers that bleak.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/21/opinion/governor-sununu-republicans-trump.html

Against this bleak backdrop, Edward Achorn delivers The Lincoln Miracle, an in-depth examination of Abraham Lincoln’s successful quest for the Republican presidential nomination at the convention of 1860.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/feb/19/lincoln-miracle-review-republicans-1860-convention-civil-war

Anderson said she knows the fate of democracy looks bleak, but the fight continues.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/ct-ptb-pnw-mlk-st-0112-20230113-ubctjlc43zfnxobig7s7kfzxiu-story.html

… And it made so much sense, because it is a very beautiful story: It’s heartwarming, and even has elements of comedy within it and quirky characters, and yet, the premise is very, very bleak.

Source: https://tvline.com/interviews/monk-movie-recap-last-case-suicide-explained-1235096751/

And they are leading us to a black and bleak future.

Source: https://www.crikey.com.au/2023/08/30/your-say-albanese-aukus-climate/

' A playful reinterpretation of punk's infamous proclamation, this statement anchored Sacai's collection in an optimistic anticipation of a better world to come — even as the world around us now appears bleak.

Source: https://www.startribune.com/sacai-caps-paris-fashion-week-with-a-collision-of-punk-workwear-and-inventive-silhouettes/600285185/

As Legion of Super-Heroes concludes, a shocking post-credits sequence features some horrific murders, teasing a bleak future for the Tomorrowverse.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/legion-of-super-heroes-post-credits-sequel-setup-explained-dc/

Based on a series of graphic novels by seasoned comic book writer Alan Moore, is set in a devastatingly bleak world.

Source: https://screenrant.com/the-boys-watchmen-ended-prematurely-proof/

Between the overcast weather and the muted colors of a polluted landscape, the highway linking Port Harcourt to Yenagoa makes for a bleak drive on the days my colleague and I traverse it.

Source: https://crossriverwatch.com/2023/01/the-oil-thieves-of-nigeria-by-james-barnett/

Between war, economic woes and crime, the news can be extremely bleak - to say the least.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/05/12/can-you-spot-whats-wrong-with-this-ms-cheese-selection-18772771/

But in the bleak, everyday struggles the Dardennes dramatize, they are always keenly on the lookout for grace.

Source: https://www.dailyherald.com/entlife/20230406/against-all-odds-a-compassionate-immigrant-drama-in-tori-and-lokita

But it was bleak and freezing when those people set out on that night on their journey to meet their landlord.

Source: https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/mayo-villages-death-famine

But the 2006-2008 cartoons Shaggy and Scooby-Doo Get A Clue is a bleak point in time for the otherwise beloved characters.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/worst-2000s-cartoons/

By the time Mike MacIntyre’s 2015 team went 1-8 in conference play, the outlook is bleak.

Source: https://www.denverpost.com/2023/07/27/cu-pac-12-timeline-big-12-return/

Cillian Murphy puts in a career-best performance as the scientist who invented the atomic bomb in Christopher Nolan's bleak biopic.

Source: https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/film-and-tv/golden-globe-shortlisted-films-best-picture-stream-barbie-4442682

Despite its bleak aesthetic, is still an incredibly thrilling experience.

Source: https://gamerant.com/best-games-xbox-game-pass/

Emblad applauded the efforts of the Palestinian Authority, which has partial civil control over Palestinian areas in the West Bank, to reduce the costs of government salaries, but said, “The overall economic outlook remains bleak.”

Source: https://themedialine.org/by-region/outlook-for-palestinian-economy-bleak-world-bank-says/

Environmental advocates see a bleak future for a species whose birth rate is collapsing in some areas by as much as 9 percent every year.

Source: https://thewalrus.ca/last-owl/