Depressive
Depressive adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.
Regressive and depressive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Regressive" instead an adjective "Depressive".
Regressive
Regressive adjective - Opposing progress; returning to a former less advanced state.
Depressive and regressive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Depressive" instead an adjective "Regressive".
Both words in one sentence
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Manic, manic depressive, genetically regressive.
Source: Madness Mantra
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Regressive or Depressive. 2016. Accessed August 07, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/depressive/regressive.
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