Bleak synonyms

Cheerless, arid, baltic, adverse, and black are all synonyms for bleak. Lush and verdant are antonyms of bleak. And here are 67 another word for bleak.

Another word for bleak

1. exposed

  • Arid
  • Bare
  • Defoliated
  • Denuded
  • Desert
  • Desolate
  • Empty
  • Exposed
  • Forestless
  • Lunar
  • Open
  • Stark
  • Treeless
  • Unprotected
  • Unsheltered
  • Unshielded
  • Windswept
  • Without vegetation
  • Unwooded

2. cold

  • Baltic
  • Biting
  • Chilly
  • Cold
  • Freezing
  • Frigid
  • Frosty
  • Harsh
  • Icy-cold
  • Icy
  • Keen
  • Nipping
  • Nippy
  • Parky
  • Penetrating
  • Piercing
  • Raw
  • Sharp
  • Stinging
  • Wintry
  • Chill

3. unfavourable

  • Adverse
  • Black
  • Cheerless
  • Dark
  • Depressing
  • Disadvantageous
  • Discouraging
  • Disheartening
  • Dismal
  • Drab
  • Dreary
  • Foreboding
  • Gloomy
  • Grim
  • Hopeless
  • Inauspicious
  • Joyless
  • Miserable
  • Portentous
  • Sombre
  • Unfavourable
  • Uninviting
  • Unpromising
  • Unpropitious
  • Wretched
  • Ominous

Bleak synonyms statistics

The adjective "bleak" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 2 synonyms with 3 letters, 8 synonyms with 4 letters, 8 synonyms with 5 letters, 11 synonyms with 6 letters, 6 synonyms with 7 letters, 7 synonyms with 8 letters, 3 synonyms with 9 letters, 7 synonyms with 10 letters, 4 synonyms with 11 letters, 4 synonyms with 12 letters, 1 synonym with 13 letters, 1 synonym with 15 letters, and 1 synonym with 17 letters, for a total of 63 synonyms for bleak.

Bleak sentences

The landscape looked cold and bleak.

After the storm, the outlook was bleak.

The movie’s ending was unexpectedly bleak.

He felt a sense of bleak hopelessness.

The weather forecast predicted a bleak winter.


Similar to bleak

Word Opposites Synonyms
Indispensable Dispensable, superfluous, non-essential Essential, crucial
Unforgettable Forgettable, unexceptional Memorable, indelible
Unstoppable Stopable, halted Relentless, invincible
Irresponsible Responsible, sensible, serious Reckless, rash
Colleague Rival, competitor Fellow worker, workmate
Affordable Expensive, overpriced Inexpensive, budget-friendly
At least At most, at minimum At the minimum, no less than
Breakdown Functioning or working Malfunction, failure
Leash Unleash, release Lead, rein
Learn Forget, unlearn Acquire a knowledge of, gain an understanding of
Sneaky Honest, open Sly, crafty
Variable Constant, uniform Changeable, changing
Peak Bottom, nadir, trough Summit, top
Unstable Stable, steady Unsteady, rocky
Compatible Incompatible, unsuitable Harmonious, congruent
Considerable Paltry, minor Sizeable, substantial
Unacceptable Acceptable, satisfactory Intolerable, insufferable
Noticeable Imperceptible, unobtrusive, inconspicuous Perceptible, discernible
Gullible Cynical, suspicious Credulous, over-trusting
Tableau Chaos, disorder Picture, painting
Miserable Generous, adequate Unhappy, sad
Visible Invisible, hidden Apparent, noticeable
Invaluable Dispensable, superfluous Indispensable, crucial
Pleased Unhappy, dissatisfied Happy, glad
Tangible Abstract, theoretical Touchable, palpable
Unpredictable Predictable, certain Erratic, uncertain
Problematic Easy, simple, straightforward Difficult, hard
Unpleasant Pleasant, agreeable, palatable Disagreeable, irksome
Applicable Inappropriate, irrelevant Relevant, appropriate
Adorable Hateful, unappealing, repulsive Lovable, appealing
Memorable Forgettable, run-of-the-mill, commonplace Unforgettable, catchy
Viable Impracticable, unfeasible, impractical Workable, feasible
Notable Insignificant, unremarkable, obscure Noteworthy, remarkable
Unable Able, capable Not able, powerless
Relatable Unrelatable, alienating Identifiable, recognizable
Accessible Inaccessible, unapproachable Reachable, attainable
Clean Dirty, filthy Washed, scrubbed
Problem Solution, answer Difficulty, issue
Unbelievable Believable, credible Incredible, beyond belief
Pleasant Unpleasant, disagreeable, nasty Enjoyable, pleasing
Trouble Order, peace Problems, difficulty
Knowledgeable Ignorant, ill-informed Well informed, informed
Understandable Incomprehensible, unfathomable Comprehensible, easy to understand
Susceptible Immune, resistant Open to, receptive to
Feasible Impractical, unachievable Achievable, attainable
Bless Curse, trouble Ask God's favour for, ask god's protection for
Acceptable Unacceptable, undesirable Bearable, tolerable
Unclear Clear, lucid Ambiguous, vague
Enjoyable Disagreeable, unpleasant, miserable Entertaining, amusing
Stable Unstable, rickety Firm, solid
Lead Follow, subordinate Guide, conduct
Sustainable Unsustainable, exhaustible Renewable, viable
Able Incompetent, incapable, inept Allowed to, free to
Reasonable Unreasonable, irrational Sensible, rational
Capable Incompetent, inept Have the ability to, have the potential to