depressive
adjective
tending to cause depression.
depressiveness
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a word derived from
depressive.
Example Sentences
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“The depressiveness of that job, which you can see in a lot of spy movies, is not there on the screen,” Fassbender says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 12, 2025
This appears to be the key to understanding Bernhard: Not his depressiveness but his joy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2022
Songs like “Stupid Girl” used pop structures as they seesawed between electronics and power chords, while Ms. Manson exulted in goth-girl depressiveness or vengeful bluntness.
From New York Times ● May 23, 2012
Yes, Rothko's arrogance, boorishness and depressiveness were well documented traits, and are well-realized in Arndt's portrayal.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 2, 2012
Thus their restfulness or even depressiveness may be accounted for—partially at least.
From Visual Illusions Their Causes, Characteristics and Applications by Matthew Luckiesh
