depressing
/dɪˈprɛsɪŋ/
de · press · ing
dɪ · ˈprɛs · ɪŋ
English Definition
adj. making you feel sad
Significado en Español
deprimente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đáng chán nản
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Example Sentence
The news was depressing to hear.
这个消息听起来令人沮丧。
Synonyms
gloomy
disheartening
saddening
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “depressing”:
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A
cheerful
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B
gloomy
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C
uplifting
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D
joyful
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B — gloomy.
“depressing” means adj. making you feel sad
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The empty, silent old house felt cold, dark, and ______.
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A
cheerful
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B
uplifting
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C
joyful
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D
depressing
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D — depressing.
“depressing” means adj. making you feel sad
Common questions about “depressing”
What does “depressing” mean?
depressing — adj. making you feel sad. In Chinese: 令人沮丧的.
How do you pronounce “depressing”?
depressing is pronounced /dɪˈprɛsɪŋ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: de · press · ing.
How do you use “depressing” in a sentence?
The news was depressing to hear. (这个消息听起来令人沮丧。)
What are synonyms for “depressing”?
gloomy, disheartening, saddening — all close in meaning to depressing (adj. making you feel sad).
Is “depressing” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. depressing appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
