Pronunciation: /dɪˈprɛst/
verb past tense of depress
A1 She looks depressed because her cat ran away.
A2 He often feels depressed when it rains for days on end.
B1 After losing his job, he started to feel depressed and anxious.
B2 The news of her failing grades depressed her greatly.
C1 The constant pressure of work and family responsibilities depressed him to the point of seeking therapy.
C2 Despite his success, he still finds himself occasionally depressed by the weight of the world.
adjective feeling of severe despondency and dejection
A1 She feels depressed when it rains.
A2 He seemed a bit depressed after losing the game.
B1 The constant pressure at work made her feel depressed.
B2 His therapist diagnosed him with clinical depression.
C1 The novel explores the complex emotions of a depressed protagonist.
C2 Despite his success, he still battles with feelings of depression.
formal The patient has been diagnosed with clinical depression and is feeling very depressed.
informal I've been feeling really down and depressed lately.
slang She's been feeling super bummed out and depressed about the breakup.
figurative The dark clouds of depression loomed over him, casting a shadow on his every move.
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