bleakness

English

Etymology

From bleak +‎ -ness.

Noun

bleakness (usually uncountable, plural bleaknesses)

  1. The characteristic of being bleak.
    Synonym: (Scotland) dreich
    • 2022 November 2, Paul Bigland, “New trains, old trains, and splendid scenery”, in RAIL, number 969, page 57:
      And there are few better ways to enjoy the rugged bleakness of the fells than from a nice warm train, especially when the weather's constantly changing as the day slips away.

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