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Meaning of depressingly
The primary meaning of "depressingly" is in a manner that causes feelings of sadness or hopelessness.
Etymology of depressingly
The word "depressingly" is derived from the verb "depress," which comes from the Latin "deprimere," meaning to press down
Historically, the term has been used to describe a state of being pressed down, either physically or emotionally
Synonyms
dishearteningly
disappointingly
unhappily
sadly
gloomily
dismal
drearily
cheerlessly
dismally
mournfully
sorrowfully
lamentably
regretfully
unfortunately
woefully
pitifully
pathetically
tragically
calamitously
catastrophically
devastatingly
demoralizingly
discouragingly
dispiritingly
demotivatingly
unmotivatingly
unenthusiastically
uninspiringly
hopelessly
despairingly
despondently
Definitions
- In a way that causes feelings of deep sadness or hopelessness
- * In a manner that is disheartening or dispiriting
Usage Examples
- The news of the economic downturn was depressingly familiar
- * The lack of progress in the project was depressingly slow
- * The city's landscape was depressingly bleak and barren
Antonyms
upliftingly
inspiringly
encouragingly
optimistically
hopefully
cheerfully
happily
joyfully
delightfully
thrillingly
exhilaratingly
excitingly
wonderfully
marvelously
miraculously
fantastically
extraordinarily
remarkably
unusually
positively
constructively