depressing

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adjective

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

depressing

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present participle of depress

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Adjective This rainy weather is depressing. He paints a depressing picture of modern life.
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Adjective
Maybe the most vivid reminder was what happened after a similarly depressing defeat in 2021 in the last game in which Mahomes played and the Chiefs managed only a field goal. — Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026 In another depressing week for the UK’s public broadcaster, there were more cuts, talk of even more cuts and programs scrapped, as the BBC’s desperate bid to make the books work continues under former Google EMEA chief Matt Brittin. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026 This may sound very depressing and chaotic, but, in recent years, there has been some progress in reducing this hazard. — New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026 Cue the depressing rain, dark trench coats, and a dire dystopian dirge because the Blade Runner 2099 trailer is here! — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for depressing

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1556, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of depressing was in 1556

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“Depressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/depressing. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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