Depressiveness: meaning, definitions and examples

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depressiveness

[ dɪˈprɛsɪvnəs ]

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feeling of

Depressiveness is a state of low mood and aversion to activity that can affect a person's thoughts, behavior, feelings, and sense of well-being. It may include feelings of sadness, anxiety, emptiness, hopelessness, worthlessness, guilt, irritability, or restlessness.

Synonyms

dejection, despondency, gloominess, melancholy

Examples of usage

Her depressiveness made it difficult for her to get out of bed in the morning.
The depressiveness she felt was overwhelming and consuming.

Translations

Translations of the word "depressiveness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 depressividade

🇮🇳 अवसादग्रस्तता

🇩🇪 Depressivität

🇮🇩 depresivitas

🇺🇦 депресивність

🇵🇱 depresyjność

🇯🇵 抑うつ性 (よくうつせい)

🇫🇷 dépressivité

🇪🇸 depresividad

🇹🇷 depresiflik

🇰🇷 우울증 성향 (우울증 성향)

🇸🇦 الاكئتابية

🇨🇿 depresivita

🇸🇰 depresívnosť

🇨🇳 抑郁性 (yìyù xìng)

🇸🇮 depresivnost

🇮🇸 þunglyndiseinkenni

🇰🇿 депрессивтілік

🇬🇪 დეპრესიულობა

🇦🇿 depressivlik

🇲🇽 depresividad

Word origin

The term 'depressiveness' is derived from the word 'depressive', which originates from the Latin word 'depressivus', meaning 'pressing down'. The concept of depressiveness has been studied in psychology and psychiatry, with a focus on understanding and treating conditions such as depression. It is a complex emotional state that can have a profound impact on an individual's mental health and quality of life.