DEPRESSING | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word DEPRESSING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DEPRESSING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Depressing

Speech Type: Adjective

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: dɪˈprɛsɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

causing or resulting in a feeling of miserable dejection

Short Definition:

causing or resulting in feeling of miserable dejection

Examples:
  • that thought is too depressing for words
Definition:

causing a damaging reduction in economic activity

Short Definition:

causing damaging reduction in economic activity

Examples:
  • the mortgage rate increase will have a depressing effect on the housing market

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