Depressing Meaning
/dɪˈpɹɛsɪŋ(ɡ)/, /dɪˈpɹɛsɪŋ/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjCausing depression or sadness.
"The television news was depressing, so rather than start crying I turned it off."
adjCausing a reduction in economic activity.
"The policy may have a depressing effect on some branches of industry."
verbpresent participle and gerund of depress
Sentence Examples
It was all the more depressing because it was raining.
For some reason it looks to be turning out to be a depressing week.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The constant rain created a ____ atmosphere in the small town.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
It was all the more ____ because it was raining.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The constant rain created a ____ atmosphere in the small town.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
It was all the more ____ because it was raining.