Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bleak conditions
Noun Phrase
/blik kənˈdɪʃənz/
Definition
Unpleasant and harsh circumstances, often associated with cold weather or challenging situations.
Examples
- The farmers struggled to survive through the bleak conditions of the winter.
- Many people were affected by the bleak conditions following the storm.
- The refugees lived in bleak conditions without adequate shelter or warmth.
Meaning
The term describes environments that are stark, dreary, and lacking any signs of hope or comfort.
Synonyms
- desolate conditions
- gloomy environments
- harsh situations
- dreary surroundings