Depressing in Tagalog

“Depressing” in Tagalog translates to “nakakalungkot,” “nakakadismaya,” or “nakakababa ng loob,” depending on the context. It describes something that causes sadness, hopelessness, or a feeling of gloom. Learn how to use this descriptive term effectively below.

[Words] = Depressing

[Definition]:

• Depressing /dɪˈprɛsɪŋ/
• Adjective 1: Causing feelings of sadness, gloom, or hopelessness.
• Adjective 2: Discouraging or disheartening in nature.
• Adjective 3: Making someone feel low in spirits or motivation.

[Synonyms] = Nakakalungkot, Nakakadismaya, Nakakababa ng loob, Nakalulumbay, Nakakapanghina ng loob, Nakakasama ng loob, Nakakadepresa

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The news about the natural disaster was extremely depressing to hear.
• Ex1_PH: Ang balita tungkol sa natural na sakuna ay lubhang nakakalungkot marinig.
• Ex2_EN: Living in a dark, windowless room can be very depressing.
• Ex2_PH: Ang pamumuhay sa madilim na kuwarto na walang bintana ay maaaring maging nakalulumbay.
• Ex3_EN: The movie had a depressing ending that left everyone in tears.
• Ex3_PH: Ang pelikula ay may nakakalungkot na wakas na nag-iwan sa lahat ng luha.
• Ex4_EN: It’s depressing to see so many homeless people on the streets.
• Ex4_PH: Nakakadismaya na makita ang napakaraming walang tahanan sa kalye.
• Ex5_EN: The rainy weather for weeks has been quite depressing.
• Ex5_PH: Ang maulang panahon sa loob ng ilang linggo ay medyo nakakababa ng loob.