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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 Luckiesh, Matthew