Depressing and Promising

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Depressing adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.

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Promising is an antonym for depressing.

Promising adjective - Having qualities which inspire hope.

Usage example: a promising writer who just may write the great American novel someday

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Depressing is an antonym for promising.

Nearby Words: promise, promised, promisingly, promisor

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