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bleakly

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/ˈbliːkli/ · bleak-ly

In a bleak or desolate manner; without hope or encouragement.

Meanings

adverbformal

In a bleak or desolate manner; without hope or encouragement.

ایک اداس یا سنسان انداز میں؛ بغیر کسی امید یا حوصلے کے۔

اداس انداز میں

udas andaaz mein

Formal: اداس انداز سے

Synonyms

drearilygloomilydespondentlyاداسخستہمایوس

Antonyms

cheerfullyjoyfullybrightlyخوشی سےپرامیدروشن

Common Collocations

  • bleakly aware
  • bleakly smiling
  • bleakly optimistic

Example Sentences

She looked bleakly at the empty streets after the storm.

اس نے طوفان کے بعد خالی سڑکوں کو اداس انداز میں دیکھا.

Us ne toofan ke baad khaali sadkon ko udas andaaz mein dekha.

The future looked bleakly uncertain for the company.

کمپنی کے لیے مستقبل اداس انداز میں غیر یقینی نظر آرہا تھا.

Company ke liye mustaqbil udas andaaz mein ghair yaqeen nazar aa raha tha.

He spoke bleakly of the challenges that lay ahead.

اس نے آنے والی چیلنجز کے بارے میں اداس انداز میں بات کی.

Us ne aane wali challenges ke bare mein udas andaaz mein baat ki.

Easily Confused With

bleak:Bleak is an adjective describing a cold, dreary state, while bleakly is the adverb form that describes manner.

Word Family

bleak
adjectiveاداس

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Bleakly sounds like bleak, which means a lack of warmth and cheer.

Imagine a barren landscape on a cold, foggy day.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old Norse "bleikr" — pale, bright, or white

First known use: 15th century

The word developed in English as a description of cold, desolate landscapes or lifeless situations.