Depressive
Depressive adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.
Retrogressive and depressive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Retrogressive" instead an adjective "Depressive".
Retrogressive
Retrogressive adjective - Going from better to worse.
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Synonyms for Retrogressive
Depressive and retrogressive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Depressive" instead an adjective "Retrogressive".
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Retrogressive and Depressive. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 07, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/depressive/retrogressive
Depressive & Retrogressive. N.p., 2016. Web. 07 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/depressive/retrogressive>.
Retrogressive or Depressive. 2016. Accessed August 07, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/depressive/retrogressive.
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