The phrase "depressing reality" refers to a situation or truth that makes a person feel sad, hopeless, or gloomy because it is difficult or unpleasant to accept. Full definition
A good, light story to help escape how depressing reality can be at times. (amazon.ca)
In this provocative article, Vanity Fair's Nancy Jo Sales takes us through the (vaguely) depressing reality of today's swipe - based hookup apps. (dateperfect.com)
But the utterly depressing reality is that at least in the UK and Ireland, big high street stores are in trouble. (eoinpurcellsblog.com)