depressing
adjective uk/dɪˈpres.ɪŋ/ us/dɪˈpres.ɪŋ/
B2 令人沮丧的，使人感到压抑的
making you feel unhappy and without hope for the future
This weather is so depressing. 这样的天气让人感到十分压抑。
Her letter made depressing reading. 她的信读起来令人沮丧。
[ + -ing verb ] It was very depressing watching the news tonight. 今晚的电视新闻让人感到非常压抑。
[ + to infinitive ] It's depressing to think that it will soon be winter. 一想到冬天快要到了就让人沮丧。
Synonym: cheerless
Opposites: cheerfulupbeat
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- Everywhere looks so grey and depressing in winter.
- I find the hopelessness of the situation very depressing.
- It's depressing to realize how quickly you get old.
- "Did you enjoy the film?" "No, actually it was rather depressing, but beautifully made."
- The holiday will soon be over - that's a depressing thought.