depressing
Meaning
The word "depressing" describes something that causes feelings of sadness or a lack of hope, often making a situation or environment feel heavy and discouraging.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "depressing" with "depressed," which refers to a person's emotional state rather than a description of something that causes such feelings.
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