帮助中心

depressing

[dɪˈprɛsɪŋ]

depressing Definition

causing or resulting in a feeling of severe despondency and dejection.

Using depressing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "depressing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The news about the pandemic is really depressing.

  • Example

    The movie was so depressing that I couldn't finish it.

  • Example

    Her constant negativity is really depressing.

  • Example

    The rainy weather is making me feel depressed.

depressing Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for depressing

Phrases with depressing

  • a thought that causes sadness or despair

    Example

    The idea that we might never see each other again is a depressing thought.

  • a place that makes you feel sad or hopeless

    Example

    The abandoned house looked like a very depressing place.

  • music that has a sad or melancholic tone

    Example

    I don't like listening to depressing music when I'm feeling down.

📌

Summary: depressing in Brief

'Depressing' [dɪˈprɛsɪŋ] is an adjective that describes something that causes feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or despair. It can refer to news, movies, people, or even weather. Examples include 'The news about the pandemic is really depressing,' and 'The rainy weather is making me feel depressed.' Synonyms include 'disheartening,' 'discouraging,' and 'dismal.'

How do native speakers use this expression?