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Synonyms & Similar Words
disheartening
discouraging
gloomy
dismal
bleak
dismal
dreary
somber
mournful
sad
sorrowful
unhappy
melancholy
despondent
dispiriting
demoralizing
demotivating
uninspiring
uninviting
unpleasant
distressing
upsetting
heartbreaking
crushing
devastating
disconsolate
hopeless
despairing
pessimistic
bleak
cheerless
Meaning of Depressing
The primary meaning of the word "depressing" is causing feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or despair.
Definitions
- Causing a feeling of sadness or hopelessness
- Causing a reduction in the level of activity, energy, or enthusiasm
- Having a detrimental or unfavorable effect on something
Etymology of Depressing
The word "depressing" comes from the verb "depress", which is derived from the Latin "deprimere", meaning "to press down"
The Latin "deprimere" is a combination of "de" (meaning "down") and "primere" (meaning "to press")
The word "depressing" has been used in English since the 17th century to describe something that causes feelings of sadness or hopelessness
Example Uses
- The news of the natural disaster was depressing, and it left many people feeling hopeless
- The depressing weather made it difficult to go outside and enjoy the day
- The thought of losing my job was depressing, and it made me feel anxious about the future