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depressing

[dih-pres-ing] / dɪˈprɛs ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

discouraging, upsetting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bleak daunting disheartening dismal dispiriting distressing dreary gloomy heartbreaking sad

STRONG

black dejecting saddening

WEAK

funereal hopeless joyless melancholic melancholy mournful oppressive somber

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bright cheerful comforting encouraging exhilarating glad happy joyful light pleasant sunny

WEAK

cheering

Example Sentences

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Entering into the job centres is really depressing.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Like “The Man in the High Castle” and “The Handmaid’s Tale” before it, our depressing reality erased the distance between us and its fantasy.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

The Bank of Japan’s prime rate remains at 0.75%, depressing bond yields that might suck more capital in.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

“It was kind of a depressing place. It wasn’t the beautiful place that it was before. It just needed flowers and life in it again,” he said.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

“What a depressing and inauspicious end to our adventures,” said Horace.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs

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