Depressing
Depressing adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.
Usage example: the depressing atmosphere of the funeral
Upsetting is a synonym for depressing. In some cases you can use "Upsetting" instead an adjective "Depressing".
Upsetting
Upsetting adjective - Causing worry or anxiety.
Depressing is a synonym for upsetting in disturbing topic. You can use "Depressing" instead an adjective "Upsetting".
Nearby Word: upset
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- pitiful and depressing
- pitiful and upsetting
- disturbing and depressing
- disturbing and upsetting
- unpleasant and depressing
- unpleasant and upsetting
- dismal and depressing
- dismal and upsetting
- painful and depressing
- painful and upsetting
- grievous and depressing
- grievous and upsetting
- sad and depressing
- sad and upsetting
Both words in one sentence
- The third episode kills off Carly or Doug, depending on who survived in the most sudden and upsetting way imaginable (made more depressing if the Lee and Carly relationship had been built up), and both Duck and Katjaa in one fell swoop.
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