Depressed: meaning, definitions and examples

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depressed

[ dɪˈprɛst ]

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feeling

Feeling of severe despondency and dejection. Characterized by feelings of hopelessness and inadequacy, often accompanied by low self-esteem and sadness.

Synonyms

downcast, miserable, sad, unhappy

Examples of usage

I have been feeling depressed lately.
She was depressed after receiving the bad news.
The loss of her job left her feeling depressed.
The rainy weather always makes me feel depressed.
His depressed mood affected his work performance.

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economics

Characterized by a decline in economic activity. Marked by reduced industrial production, widespread unemployment, and falling prices.

Synonyms

recessed, sluggish, weak

Examples of usage

The country is currently facing a depressed economy.
The government is implementing measures to revive the depressed market.

Translations

Translations of the word "depressed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 deprimido

🇮🇳 उदास

🇩🇪 deprimiert

🇮🇩 tertekan

🇺🇦 пригнічений

🇵🇱 przygnębiony

🇯🇵 うつ病

🇫🇷 déprimé

🇪🇸 deprimido

🇹🇷 depresif

🇰🇷 우울한

🇸🇦 مكتئب

🇨🇿 deprimovaný

🇸🇰 deprimovaný

🇨🇳 沮丧的

🇸🇮 depresiven

🇮🇸 þunglyndur

🇰🇿 депрессиялы

🇬🇪 დეპრესიული

🇦🇿 depressiv

🇲🇽 deprimido

Word origin

The word 'depressed' originated from the Latin word 'deprimere' meaning 'to press down'. It first appeared in English in the 14th century with the sense of 'low in spirits or sad'. Over time, the term expanded to also describe economic conditions characterized by a decline in activity. The modern usage of 'depressed' encompasses both emotional and economic contexts.