Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for depressing. Search instead for de pressing.
Definitions

depressing

[dih-pres-ing] / dɪˈprɛs ɪŋ /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"This study is probably the most depressing project I've been involved with in my entire life," Amaral said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026

It has been a depressing crash course on the sea change in Silicon Valley.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Markets tumbled last week after a viral blog post described a gloomy scenario in which AI led to mass layoffs, depressing economic growth.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

Ablakwa described the figures as "depressing and frightening," saying Ghana "cannot turn a blind eye to these heartbreaking statistics".

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

The graveyard ceremony was just as depressing as everything else had been.

From "Mississippi Trial, 1955" by Chris Crowe