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   depressed

   /dɪˈprɛst/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a person) in a state of unhappiness or despondency: "she felt lonely and depressed" Similar sadsaddenedunhappygloomyglummelancholymiserablesorrowfuldejecteddisconsolatedownhearteddowncastcast downdowncrestfallenwoebegonedespondentdispiritedlowlow in spiritslow-spiritedheavy-heartedmorosedismaldesolateweighed downoppressedtearfulupsetbroken-hearteddishearteneddiscourageddauntedpessimisticinformal:bluedown in the dumpsdown in the mouthfed upmoodyliterary:dolorousheartsickheartsorearchaic:chap-fallenOpposite cheerful
   • ▪ (of a person) affected with clinical depression.
   • 2. (of a place or economic activity) suffering the damaging effects of a lack of demand or employment: "depressed inner-city areas" Similar weakweakenedenervateddebilitateddevitalizedimpairedinactiveflatquietslowslow-movingslacksluggishstaticstagnantdullpoverty-strickenpoordestitutedisadvantageddeprivedneedydistresseddown at heelrun downseedyshabbyinformal:slummyOpposite strongprosperous
   • 3. (of an object or part of an object) in a lower position, having been pushed down: "a depressed fracture of the skull" Similar sunkenhollowconcaveindenteddentedpushed incaved inrecessedset backrare:incurvedincurvateOpposite raised

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEPRESSED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DEPRESSED definition: 1. unhappy and without hope: 2. not having enough money, jobs, or business activity: 3. unhappy…. Learn more.

3. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › depressionDepression (major depressive disorder) - Symptoms and causes

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   Oct 14, 2022 · Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › depressedDepressed Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of DEPRESSED is low in spirits : sad; especially : affected by psychological depression. How to use depressed in a sentence.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › depressedDEPRESSED Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   adjective. sad and gloomy; dejected; downcast. Synonyms: morbid, blue, miserable, despondent, morose. Antonyms: happy. pressed down, or situated lower than the general surface. lowered in force, amount, etc. undergoing economic hardship, especially poverty and unemployment. being or measured below the standard or norm.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › depressionDepression Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of DEPRESSION is an act of depressing or a state of being depressed. How to use depression in a sentence.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEPRESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to reduce the value of something in money: depress prices The high number of houses for sale is depressing prices. depress earnings The rise in the value of the dollar has depressed the company's earnings this year. depress profits Slower economic growth could depress profits.

8. www.healthline.com › health › depressionDepression: What It Is, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and More - ...

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   Oct 27, 2023 · Depression is classified as a mood disorder. It may be described as feelings of sadness, loss, or anger that interfere with a person’s everyday activities. It’s also fairly common. Data from the...