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Definition depressing in British English

depressing adjective

adjective
/dɪˈpresɪŋ/
1

something that is depressing makes you feel very unhappy and disappointed

Example

It's depressing to think anyone wants to read this kind of rubbish.

Example

We had a week of dull depressing weather.

Example

I don't watch the news because I find it too depressing.

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Definition depressing in British English