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DEPRESSING

(adj., verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Depressing.

Depressing - as an adjective

Causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy

Example: "The economic outlook is depressing"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cheerlessuncheerful
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
cheerful

Depressing - as a verb

To press down.

Example: "Depress the upper lever to start the machine."

To make depressed, sad or bored.

Example: "Winter depresses me."

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

Example: "Lower productivity will eventually depress wages."

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

To reduce (an equation) in a lower degree.

Word Game Points

Is DEPRESSING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, depressing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEPRESSING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is DEPRESSING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, depressing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEPRESSING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is DEPRESSING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, depressing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEPRESSING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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