Pronunciation

/dɪˈprez/

Definitions

Noun

1. The feeling of being sad, low in spirits, or disheartened. Example: “She was struggling with depression after losing her job.”
2. A decrease in mood, energy, or activity level. Example: “The rainy weather often causes a general depression in people’s moods.”
3. (Psychiatry) A medical condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest, and difficulty functioning.

Verb

1. To cause or bring down in mood or spirits. Example: “The news of their breakup depressed her.”
2. To reduce or lower in value, level, or quality. Example: “The stock market’s decline depressed investor confidence.”
3. (Medicine) To treat with antidepressant medication or therapy. Example: “He started taking medication to help depress his anxiety.”

Adjective

1. Causing or indicative of sadness or low spirits. Example: “A depressed atmosphere filled the room.”
2. Characterized by a low or decreased level. Example: “A depressed immune system makes one more susceptible to illness.”

Adverb

1. In a depressed manner; gloomily. Example: “He spoke in a depressed tone.”

Phrases

• “Be depressed about” means to feel sad or disheartened over something.
• “Depression era” refers to a period of economic hardship in history.
• “Depressed levels” indicates reduced quantities or quality.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She was diagnosed with clinical depression after years of struggling.”
• Verb: “The economy’s depression led to high unemployment rates.”
• Adjective: “The depressed patient had difficulty finding motivation.”
• Adverb: “He sat in a deeply depressed silence after hearing the news.”

Synonyms

• Sadness
• Melancholy
• Low spirits
• Despondent
• Disheartened
• Depressed state
• Depressed condition