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Michelle Cha Posted 11 years ago
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Our chances of closing deal are looking volatile/ bleak.
1. Our chances of closing deal are looking volatile.
2. Our chances of closing deal are looking bleak.
Which one sounds more natural between 'volatile' and 'bleak'?
2. Our chances of closing deal are looking bleak.
Which one sounds more natural between 'volatile' and 'bleak'?
Top answer
closing the deal "bleak" means that the chances are very low. To me, "volatile" seems an unusual word to put there. It seems to mean that the chance of success is likely to change unpredictably.
- closing the deal "bleak" means that the chances are very low.
- To me, "volatile" seems an unusual word to put there.
- It seems to mean that the chance of success is likely to change unpredictably.
- Since "chance" already encapsulates the idea of unpredictability, I'm not sure how logical this combination is.
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"bleak" means that the chances are very low. To me, "volatile" seems an unusual word to put there. It seems to mean that the chance of success is likely to change unpredictably. Since "chance" already encapsulates the idea of unpredictability, I'm not sure how logical this combination is.
"bleak" means that the chances are very low. To me, "volatile" seems an unusual word to put there. It seems to mean that the chance of success is likely to change unpredictably. Since "chance" already encapsulates the idea of unpredictability, I'm not sure how logical this combination is.
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