depressing

adjective

de·​press·​ing di-ˈpre-siŋ How to pronounce depressing (audio)
dē-
: that depresses
especially : causing emotional depression
a depressing story
depressingly adverb

Examples of depressing in a Sentence

This rainy weather is depressing. He paints a depressing picture of modern life.
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This Sunday’s finale marks the end of a bizarre, depressing, and sometimes extremely funny show about a family like none other. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2025 That’s been really fascinating and depressing and dispiriting to see. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2025 Some people thought that was too depressing or whatever. Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025 Many learned the depressing answer only when trying to scan badges and getting rejected by security, which treated them more or less like trespassers. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for depressing

Word History

First Known Use

1629, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of depressing was in 1629

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“Depressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/depressing. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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