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What is another word for Bleak Future? – 123 Bleak Future Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    dismal future gloomy outlook depressing prospect uncertain tomorrow unpromising situation discouraging circumstance hopeless condition desperate plight grim prediction somber forecast dire consequence unfavorable prospect bleak outlook cheerless future desolate prospect barren tomorrow unfavorable future dismal prospect gloomy future depressing outlook uncertain future grim future somber outlook dire future unfavorable outlook hopeless future desperate future discouraging future bleak prospect cheerless outlook desolate future barren future

    Meaning of Bleak Future

    The primary meaning of "Bleak Future" refers to a situation or prospect that is unfavorable, unpleasant, or without hope.

    Definitions

    • A future that is perceived as unfavorable or without hope
    • * A situation or prospect that is unpleasant or uninviting
    • * A time to come that is anticipated with fear, anxiety, or dismay

    Etymology of Bleak Future

    The word "bleak" originates from Old English "blæc", meaning "pale" or "dark", and has evolved to convey a sense of desolation, barrenness, or grimness
    The phrase "Bleak Future" is a modern construct, combining "bleak" with "future" to convey a sense of hopelessness or desolation

    Example Uses

    • The economic downturn has left many with a bleak future, struggling to make ends meet
    • * The environmental disaster has created a bleak future for the planet, with rising temperatures and devastating consequences
    • * The lack of opportunities has resulted in a bleak future for many young people, forcing them to seek alternatives

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    promising future bright prospect hopeful tomorrow favorable outlook encouraging circumstance optimistic prediction positive forecast favorable consequence rosy future sunny outlook cheerful prospect promising outlook bright future favorable future hopeful prospect encouraging future optimistic future positive outlook cheerful future rosy prospect sunny future

    Related Nouns

    future prospect outlook situation circumstance condition prediction forecast consequence tomorrow day age era period time decade century millennium hope despair uncertainty anxiety fear dread

    Related Verbs

    predict forecast anticipate expect hope fear dread worry anguish suffer struggle endure face confront overcome survive thrive prosper flourish decline deteriorate

    Related Adjectives

    bleak dismal gloomy depressing uncertain unfavorable hopeless desperate grim somber dire unfavorable bleak cheerless desolate barren unfavorable gloomy depressing uncertain grim somber dire hopeless desperate