Depressing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈpɹɛsɪŋ(ɡ)/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Depressing is an adjective meaning Causing depression or sadness.
Meaning
Causing depression or sadness.
More Meanings
- Causing a reduction in economic activity.
- present participle and gerund of depress
Example Sentences
The policy may have a depressing effect on some branches of industry.
The television news was depressing, so rather than start crying I turned it off.
Synonyms for depressing
Depending on context, synonyms include grim, distressing, saddening, atrabiliary, atrabilious, deplorable.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include depressive, disconsolate, saddening, cheerless, grim, sad.
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