English · Word Candidate

depressing

/dɪˈpɹɛsɪŋ(ɡ)/

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Meaning · English

Causing depression or sadness.

Adjective

The television news was depressing, so rather than start crying I turned it off.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Causing a reduction in economic activity.

Adjective

The policy may have a depressing effect on some branches of industry.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “depressing” mean?

Causing depression or sadness.

Is “depressing” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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