Depressingly: meaning, definitions and examples
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depressingly
[ dɪˈprɛsɪŋli ]
adverb of manner
In a manner that is causing someone to feel very sad and without hope.
Synonyms
mournfully, sadly, sorrowfully.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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depressingly |
Used when describing something that brings feelings of severe sadness, often in a manner that is difficult to change or escape. It implies a sense of ongoing, relentless dismalness.
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sadly |
Commonly used in everyday situations to indicate a sense of sadness or regret. It can refer to both minor and major disappointments or unfortunate circumstances.
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sorrowfully |
Best used in formal or literary contexts to describe profound sadness or regret. It often indicates a deep, heartfelt lament.
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mournfully |
Appropriate when referring to expressions of deep grief, typically related to loss or bereavement. It often conveys a quiet, reflective sorrow.
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Examples of usage
- She looked at him depressingly.
- The news was depressingly familiar.
- The weather outside was depressingly grey and dull.
Translations
Translations of the word "depressingly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 depressivamente
🇮🇳 निराशाजनक रूप से
🇩🇪 deprimierend
🇮🇩 dengan menyedihkan
🇺🇦 пригнічено
🇵🇱 przygnębiająco
🇯🇵 憂鬱に
🇫🇷 déprimant
🇪🇸 deprimente
🇹🇷 depresif bir şekilde
🇰🇷 우울하게
🇸🇦 بشكل محبط
🇨🇿 depresivně
🇸🇰 depresívne
🇨🇳 令人沮丧地
🇸🇮 depresivno
🇮🇸 þunglyndislega
🇰🇿 депрессиялық түрде
🇬🇪 დეპრესიულად
🇦🇿 depressiv şəkildə
🇲🇽 deprimente
Etymology
The adverb 'depressingly' originated from the verb 'depress', which comes from the Latin word 'deprimere', meaning 'press down'. The adverb form 'depressingly' started being used in the English language in the 19th century, as a way to describe actions or situations that cause sadness and hopelessness.
See also: depressed, depressing, depression, depressiveness.