Definition of bleakness

bleaknessnoun

sự ảm đạm

/ˈbliːknəs//ˈbliːknəs/

The word "bleakness" has its roots in Old English. The adjective "bleak" originally meant "dismal" or "comfortless," and it is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*blakiz," which is also the source of the Modern English word "blacker." This Proto-Germanic word is thought to have been imitative of the sound of a crow's cry. In Middle English (circa 1100-1500), "bleak" took on a more specific meaning, referring to a cold, windy, or unpromising place. From this sense, "bleakness" emerged as a noun in the 15th century, describing a state of being bleak or unforgiving. Today, "bleakness" is often used to describe a desolate or inhospitable environment, both literally (e.g., a bleak landscape) and figuratively (e.g., a bleak future).

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the fact of giving no reason to have hope or expect anything good

thực tế là không có lý do gì để hy vọng hay mong đợi bất cứ điều gì tốt đẹp

Example:
  • Despite its bleakness, the book is full of comedy.

    Mặc dù có nội dung ảm đạm, cuốn sách vẫn đầy tính hài hước.

the fact of being cold and unpleasant

thực tế là lạnh lùng và khó chịu

Example:
  • the bleakness of a northern winter

    sự ảm đạm của mùa đông phương Bắc

the fact of being exposed, empty or with no pleasant features

sự việc bị phơi bày, trống rỗng hoặc không có đặc điểm dễ chịu nào

Example:
  • the bleakness of a run-down city

    sự ảm đạm của một thành phố xuống cấp

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