depressing
- 01 B1 Intermediate
making you feel very sad, unhappy, or without hope.
inducing a state of low spirits, sadness, or despondency.
Simple“The rainy weather and grey skies were very depressing after a week of sunshine.”
In context“The documentary offered a depressing look at the long-term effects of urban decay on the local community.”
PitfallI am very depressing today. I am very depressed today.Use 'depressing' for the thing that causes the feeling (the weather, a movie) and 'depressed' for the person feeling it.
- 02 C1 Advanced
causing a decrease in business activity or making prices go down.
tending to reduce economic activity, lower prices, or decrease market value.
Simple“High interest rates can have a depressing effect on the housing market.”
In context“Economists warned that the new trade tariffs would have a depressing influence on consumer spending throughout the next fiscal quarter.”
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