Depressed: meaning, definitions and examples

Used to describe a severe and often prolonged feeling of sadness, typically associated with clinical depression.

• She has been feeling depressed for months and decided to seek professional help

Used to describe a general feeling of unhappiness or sorrow, typically less intense and less prolonged than 'depressed'.

• She felt sad after saying goodbye to her friends at the airport

Used to describe a state of being not content or joyful, often related to dissatisfaction or displeasure.

• He was unhappy with his job and decided to look for new opportunities

Used when someone looks or feels very sad, often due to disappointment or discouragement.

• After hearing the bad news, he walked out of the office with a downcast expression

Used to describe an extreme state of discomfort or unhappiness, often emphasizing physical as well as emotional pain.

• The weather was terrible and everyone felt miserable stuck inside

Describes a state of feeling extremely sad, lacking energy or enthusiasm; often used in a psychological context. It can also refer to economic downturns.

• She felt depressed after hearing the bad news.
• The depressed economy has led to high unemployment rates.

Pertains to something set back or indented from the main part; often used in architecture or design.

• The room has recessed lighting for a modern look.
• They installed a recessed shelf in the bathroom.

Describes a lack of energy, movement, or speed, often temporarily; can be used for people, animals, or things.

• I feel sluggish after a big meal.
• The sluggish sales this quarter are concerning.

Implies a lack of physical strength, power, or intensity; can also describe arguments or excuses that are not convincing.

• After the illness, she felt too weak to stand.
• His argument was weak and unconvincing.