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Synonyms & Similar Words
desolation
barrenness
starkness
harshness
grimness
dreariness
somberness
melancholy
sadness
sorrow
gloom
bleakness
austerity
severity
ruggedness
crudeness
coarseness
savagery
brutality
despondency
hopelessness
desperation
despair
misery
wretchedness
distress
affliction
hardship
suffering
pain
anguish
torment
discomfort
unpleasantness
disagreeableness
nastiness
foulness
ugliness
repulsiveness
hideousness
ghastliness
frightfulness
fearsomeness
terrifyingness
horrible
dreadful
fearsome
frightful
Meaning of Bleakness
The primary meaning of the word "Bleakness" is a state of being harsh and unforgiving in quality or outlook.
Definitions
- The quality of being unforgivingly harsh or desolate, either physically or emotionally.
- * A lack of warmth, comfort, or hope in a situation or environment.
Etymology of Bleakness
The word "Bleakness" originates from the Old English word "blæc", which means "pale" or "shining", and later developed to mean "cold" or "exposed" in Middle English. Over time, the term "bleak" took on a broader meaning, encompassing not only physical harshness but also emotional desolation.
Example Uses
- The bleakness of the winter landscape made it difficult to venture outside.
- * The bleakness of her expression revealed her deep sadness and despair.
- * The novel portrayed the bleakness of life in a war-torn country, highlighting the struggles and hardships faced by its people.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
warmth
comfort
pleasantness
agreeableness
kindness
gentleness
mildness
softness
sweetness
loveliness
attractiveness
beauty
delightfulness
enjoyment
happiness
cheerfulness
optimism
hopefulness
joyfulness
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ecstasy
euphoria
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