Bleak
Bleak adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.
Displeasing and bleak are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Displeasing" instead an adjective "Bleak".
Displeasing
Displeasing adjective - Not giving pleasure to the mind or senses.
Bleak and displeasing are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bleak" instead an adjective "Displeasing".
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