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depressing

UK
/dɪˈprɛsɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈprɛsɪŋ/

Translations

depressinggerund / present participle
Used as the present participle of the verb 'depress', functioning adjectivally or within verb phrases.
depressingadjective
more depressing
Comp.
most depressing
Super.
UK
/dɪˈprɛsɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈprɛsɪŋ/
The movie had a depressing atmosphere.
Фильм имел угнетающую атмосферу.
The weather today is quite depressing.
Погода сегодня довольно депрессивная.
The news was depressing and tensed everyone.
Новости были тягостными и всех напрягли.
Additional translations
подавляющий
Synonyms
dismal
gloomy
bleak
miserable
sad
dejecting
downcast
despondent
disheartening
unhappy
Antonyms
uplifting
cheerful
joyful
exciting
depressingnoun
UK
/dɪˈprɛsɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈprɛsɪŋ/
Gerundial use referring to the act of pressing or lowering something.
depressverb

depressing

Gerund

depressed
Past Simple
depressed
Past Participle
depressing
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈprɛs/
US
/dɪˈprɛs/
The news seemed to depress him.
Новости, казалось, угнетали его.
The medication can depress the central nervous system.
Лекарство может подавлять центральную нервную систему.
The economic crisis may depress wages.
Экономический кризис может понижать заработную плату.
Synonyms
sadden
deject
discourage
dismay
lower
diminish
reduce
weaken
Antonyms
elevate
raise
uplift

Definitions

depressinggerund / present participle
Present participle of the verb 'depress'; pressing or pushing something downward.
He is depressing the lever to release the brake.
depressingadjective
Causing a feeling of sadness or gloom.
The movie had a depressing ending that left the audience in tears.
Tending to lower one's spirits or enthusiasm.
The constant rain created a depressing atmosphere in the city.
Causing a decrease in quantity, value, or activity.
High interest rates can have a depressing effect on consumer spending.
depressingnoun
The act of lowering or pressing something down.
The depressing of the clutch must be smooth to avoid stalling the engine.
depressverb
To make someone feel sad or dejected.
The gloomy weather tends to depress me.
To press down on something, especially a button or key.
Depress the brake pedal to slow down the car.
To reduce the level or amount of something, such as prices or wages.
The new policy is likely to depress housing prices.
To decrease or inhibit the activity or function of (a bodily organ, system, or chemical process).
Certain anesthetics can depress the respiratory center in the brain.
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