Discouraging
Discouraging adjective - Depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action.
Gloomy is a synonym for discouraging in depressing topic. In some cases you can use "Gloomy" instead an adjective "Discouraging", when it comes to topics like upsetting.
Gloomy
Gloomy adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.
Usage example: the cold rain made for a gloomy day
Discouraging is a synonym for gloomy in sad topic. You can use "Discouraging" instead an adjective "Gloomy".
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