Synonyms of weighing down

weighing down

verb

present participle of weigh down

as in getting down

to make sad

all these tragedies occurring simultaneously are weighing me down

Synonyms & Similar Words

• getting down
• depressing
• bumming (out)
• troubling
• concerning
• saddening
• torturing
• worrying
• oppressing
• burdening
• bothering
• dejecting
• distressing
• dashing
• disturbing
• ailing
• freaking (out)
• tormenting
• afflicting
• upsetting
• discouraging
• daunting
• unsettling
• disheartening
• unnerving
• dispiriting
• disquieting
• discomposing
• discomforting
• perturbing
• demoralizing
• exercising
• undoing
• agitating
• dismaying
• unhinging

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cheering (up)
• rejoicing
• lightening
• exciting
• brightening
• assuring
• comforting
• reassuring
• invigorating
• animating
• soothing
• stimulating
• enlivening
• consoling
• inspiring
• encouraging
• buoying
• gladdening
• exhilarating
• gratifying
• pleasing
• solacing
• lifting
• uplifting
• elevating
• delighting
• boosting
• elating
• heartening

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of weighing down

To keep the two evenly blended without weighing down the texture, The Ordinary instead uses a high-pressure microfluidizer to break the mixture into smaller, more uniform droplets. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Sep. 2026

Unlike other leave-ins that encourage you to avoid your roots for fear of greasiness or weighing down strands, this product is lightweight enough to spray all over, ensuring every inch of your hair—wet or dry—gets a dose of the nourishing formula. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 12 Aug. 2026

Raising rates could also slow economic growth while weighing down prices for stocks and other investments. — Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026

The girls spend the day together — Laura has made an entire treasure hunt to celebrate Good Eagle’s birthday — and while there are moments of joy, there’s a lot of sadness weighing down on their tiny shoulders, too. — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 11 July 2026

This leave-in treatment is a lifesaver for those whose strands might be a difficult mix of fine and frizzy, leaving behind the perfect amount of hydration and smoothing power without weighing down strands. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 7 July 2026

Photos also showed the bees crowding on nearby trees, weighing down on some tree limbs and branches. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 23 June 2026

For travelers who don't want another bulky item weighing down their bag, Martinez recommends the Beautail Collapsible Water Bottle. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026

The best styling products for fine hair can add major oomph and volume without weighing down your strands. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 May 2026