Synonyms of depressing
Examples of depressing in a Sentence
This rainy weather is depressing.
He paints a depressing picture of modern life.
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That simple scenario is a lot less depressing.
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Big Think, 20 Feb. 2026
These could become depressing, as well as confusing.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 19 Feb. 2026
This year’s Documentary Shorts are serious — and seriously depressing.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
The poorest numbers come from mostly July 1 free agents signed in what is becoming the most depressing day on the Oilers calendar.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
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Big Think, 20 Feb. 2026
These could become depressing, as well as confusing.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 19 Feb. 2026
This year’s Documentary Shorts are serious — and seriously depressing.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
The poorest numbers come from mostly July 1 free agents signed in what is becoming the most depressing day on the Oilers calendar.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
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“Depressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/depressing. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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