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depressing

[dih-pres-ing] / dɪˈprɛs ɪŋ /


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"This study is probably the most depressing project I've been involved with in my entire life," Amaral said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026

It has been a depressing crash course on the sea change in Silicon Valley.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Markets tumbled last week after a viral blog post described a gloomy scenario in which AI led to mass layoffs, depressing economic growth.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

“It’s a bit depressing knowing it’s nearly impossible for me to buy my own place,” he said, “even though I’m so grateful.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Then I burp and say, “That sounds like a really depressing song.”

From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott