Blue, black, and bleak are all synonyms for depressing. Uplifting and encouraging are antonyms of depressing. And here are 42 another word for depressing.
The noun "depressing" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length: 1 synonym with 3 letters, 4 synonyms with 4 letters, 4 synonyms with 5 letters, 5 synonyms with 6 letters, 4 synonyms with 7 letters, 3 synonyms with 8 letters, 5 synonyms with 9 letters, 3 synonyms with 10 letters, 4 synonyms with 11 letters, 4 synonyms with 12 letters, and 3 synonyms with 13 letters, for a total of 40 synonyms.
"The weather today feels so depressing."
"Her story was quite depressing to hear."
"Watching that movie was depressing overall."
"This news article is very depressing."
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Predominantly | Rarely, occasionally | Mainly, mostly |
| Thriving | Declining, struggling | Flourishing, prospering |
| Possibly | Impossibly, definitely | Perhaps, maybe |
| Session | Interruption, break | Meeting, sitting |
| Flawless | Flawed, imperfect, defective | Perfect, without blemish |
| Adding | Subtracting, removing | Including, incorporating |
| Depending | Independent, self-reliant | Based on, contingent on |
| Depend | Independ, self-sufficient | Be contingent on, be conditional on |
| Reading | Writing, ignoring | Perusal, study |
| Progression | Regression, decline | Development, progress |
| Eye-catching | Inconspicuous, unexceptional | Striking, arresting |
| Depth | Shallowness, surface | Deepness, distance downwards |
| Prediction | Retrospection, recollection | Forecast, prophecy |
| Single | Married, double, multiple | One, one only |
| Prerequisite | Unnecessary, non-essential | Necessary condition, precondition |
| Overarching | Specific, limited | All-encompassing, comprehensive |
| Ruthless | Merciful, compassionate, gentle | Merciless, pitiless |
| Searching | Casual, cursory, vague | Observant, penetrating |
| Groundbreaking | Unimaginative, conventional | Innovative, inventive |
| Outgoing | Reserved, introverted, withdrawn | Extrovert, uninhibited |
| Pessimistic | Optimistic, hopeful, cheerful | Gloomy, negative |
| Respected | Disrespected, contemptible | Esteemed, honored |
| Passive | Active, assertive | Submissive, acquiescent |
| Previously | After, as a result of | Formerly, earlier |
| Classified | Public, open | Confidential, secret |
| Reprimand | Praise, commendation | Rebuke, reproof |
| Wellbeing | Misery, illbeing | Welfare, health |
| Meaningless | Significant, purposeful | Unintelligible, incomprehensible |
| Preliminary to | Final, conclusive | In preparation for, before |
| Preliminary | Concluding, closing, final | Preparatory, introductory |
| Striking | Inconspicuous, unremarkable | Noticeable, obvious |
| Resemble | Differ, contrast | Look like, be similar to |
| Captivating | Boring, uninteresting | Entrancing, mesmerizing |
| Forest | Desert, clearing | Woods, woodland |
| Worthless | Valuable, precious, useful | Valueless, of little/no value |
| Sinister | Benevolent, kind | Menacing, threatening |
| Nothing | Everything, something | Not a thing, not a single thing |
| Prestige | Disrepute, obscurity | Status, standing |
| Irresponsible | Responsible, sensible, serious | Reckless, rash |
| Refresh | Stale, draining | Reinvigorate, revitalize |
| Refreshing | Stale, draining | Invigorating, revitalizing |
| Handwriting | Typing, printing | Writing, script |
| Breathtaking | Dull, mundane | Spectacular, magnificent |
| Preferred | Undesired, rejected | Favored, chosen |
| Prefer | Dislike, reject | Like better, would rather (have) |
| Threshold | End, limit | Doorstep, sill |
| Assignment | Free time, leisure | Task, piece of work |
| Deprive | Provide, bestow | Bankrupt, bereave |
| Deprived | Fortunate, wealthy | Disadvantaged, underprivileged |
| Never ending | Temporary, finite | Incessant, continuous |
| Loneliness | Companionship, togetherness | Isolation, friendlessness |
| Mesmerizing | Boring, uninteresting | Captivating, enchanting |
| Adept | Inept, mediocre | Expert, proficient |
| Passion | Apathy, calm, calmness | Affection, anger |
| Terrifying | Comforting, reassuring | Horrifying, frightening |