depressing

B1
Pronunciation
/dɪˈpɹɛsɪŋ(ɡ)/
/dɪˈpɹɛsɪŋ/
Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To press down.

Example Sentences
  • Depress the upper lever to start the machine.
2 Definition

To make depressed, sad or bored.

Example Sentences
  • Winter depresses me.
3 Definition

To cause a depression or a decrease in parts of the economy.

Example Sentences
  • Lower productivity will eventually depress wages.
4 Definition

To bring down or humble; to abase (pride, etc.).

5 Definition

To reduce (an equation) in a lower degree.

Adjective
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Causing depression or sadness.

Example Sentences
  • The television news was depressing, so rather than start crying I turned it off.
2 Definition

Causing a reduction in economic activity.

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