as in bleak
causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer
the depressive story about a struggling artist
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Recent Examples of depressive
Additionally, those with restrictive calorie diets reported higher numbers of depressive symptoms, including low mood, low energy and sleep disturbances.
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Charna Flam, People.com, 5 June 2025
All of us have a depressive disorder and that’s when things go bad.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 13 May 2025
Among those users, 14.2 percent reported a previous anxiety disorder and 19.7 experienced a prior depressive disorder.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
The investigation specifically focused on 1,422 fathers who were screened for depressive symptoms when their children were five years old, Schmitz told Newsweek.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
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Charna Flam, People.com, 5 June 2025
All of us have a depressive disorder and that’s when things go bad.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 13 May 2025
Among those users, 14.2 percent reported a previous anxiety disorder and 19.7 experienced a prior depressive disorder.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
The investigation specifically focused on 1,422 fathers who were screened for depressive symptoms when their children were five years old, Schmitz told Newsweek.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depressive
Adjective
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During that bleak era, Che-Chung Tsai, a researcher at the University of Washington, contacted several companies, seeking experimental drugs for use in an animal study.—
Jon Cohen,
New Yorker,
24 June 2025
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That said, Google’s latest survey paints a bleak picture.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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And books about cancer don’t have to be depressing.—
Terry McDonell
June 11,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2025
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That was a bit depressing, that first paintbrush touching your skin.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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For all the highs that Young Thug’s performance delivered, there comes one somber realization.—
Mark P. Braboy,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2025
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There are places where 28 Years Later is gorgeously somber, echoing the desolate lyricism of the first movie.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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On social media, there’s a certain kind of influencer who specializes in attracting lonely, unhappy people by brandishing mantras and principles that will allegedly lead them to more fulfilled and successful lives.—
Jia Tolentino,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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Over in her Hawaiian home land, 19-year-old Nani (Tia Carrere) has been trying her best to fend for herself and her lonely little sister Lilo (beautifully voiced by young Daveigh Chase) in the absence of their parents.—
Michael Rechtshaffen,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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Executive Chef Graham House and Chef de Cuisine Graham House of Luminosa in Asheville, NC, recommend using a whole roast chicken, both dark and white meat, but placing half of it in the food processor before hand shredding the remaining bits for texture.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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Prioritize sleep quality: Creating a consistent bedtime routine and keeping your bedroom cool and dark may help improve sleep.—
Stella Bard,
Health,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Construction sites and other workplaces have been desolate.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
15 June 2025
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Her 12-day flight included crossing the rugged Ural Mountains and desolate Siberian wastes, while navigating with only a map and compass.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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The morbid spectacle spawned podcasts, documentaries and multiple changes to state law.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
8 June 2025
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There’s also the morbid curiosity about Brian’s death.—
Tyler Hicks,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
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What would Georgia wear in her most depressed state?—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
16 June 2025
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That can put them on edge and heighten their separation anxiety, Langan said, and if their owners are depressed or grief-stricken about loss and uncertainty, the animals absorb those emotions too.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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“Depressive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/depressive. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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