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DEPRESSING

/dɪˈpɹɛsɪŋ(ɡ)/

10 letters · 3 syllables · verb, adjective

D 2/2
E 1/1
P 3/4
R 1/1
E 1/1
S 1/1
S 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of DEPRESSING

verb

To press down.

"Depress the upper lever to start the machine."

verb

To make depressed, sad or bored.

"Winter depresses me."

verb

To cause a depression or a decrease in parts of the economy.

"Lower productivity will eventually depress wages."

adjective

Causing depression or sadness.

"The television news was depressing, so rather than start crying I turned it off."

adjective

Causing a reduction in economic activity.

"The policy may have a depressing effect on some branches of industry."

Synonyms of DEPRESSING

Words with similar meaning

Examples of DEPRESSING in a Sentence

  • "Depress the upper lever to start the machine."
  • "Winter depresses me."
  • "Lower productivity will eventually depress wages."
  • "The television news was depressing, so rather than start crying I turned it off."

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
17
points

Is DEPRESSING a Scrabble Word?

Yes, DEPRESSING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

Tip: DEPRESSING uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DEPRESSING

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter depressing Total
Scrabble 2131111112 14
WWF 2141111123 17

Anagrams of DEPRESSING

Words made by rearranging the exact same 10 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEPRESSING

100 words from the letters in DEPRESSING

10-letter words

How to Use DEPRESSING in Word Games

DEPRESSING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DEPRESSING to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About DEPRESSING

What does DEPRESSING mean?
DEPRESSING is a verb. To press down.
Is DEPRESSING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DEPRESSING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DEPRESSING worth in Scrabble?
DEPRESSING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from DEPRESSING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DEPRESSING. The longest sub-words are 10 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of DEPRESSING?
Synonyms of DEPRESSING include: downbear, unpleasant. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of DEPRESSING?
The anagrams of DEPRESSING (words using the exact same letters) are: PREDESIGNS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.