B1adjectiveemotionspsychology
US/dɪˈpres.ɪŋ/
UK/dɪˈpres.ɪŋ/
making you feel sad and without hope
In context
The news about job losses was really depressing.
It is depressing to see so many empty shops in the town.
The weather was gray and depressing for most of the winter.
Words that go with depressing
adjective + noun
- depressing newsAnother day of depressing news.
- depressing thoughtIt is a depressing thought that nothing may change.
- depressing sightThe ruined building was a depressing sight.
adverb + adjective
- pretty depressingThe results were pretty depressing.
- deeply depressingI found the film deeply depressing.
- utterly depressingThe ending was utterly depressing.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I am depressingCorrect: I am depressed