Depression Terminology

adjective describes a lack of joy or happiness

• The joyless atmosphere in the office made it difficult to focus on work.
• Her face was always so joyless, it was hard to tell if she was having a good time.
• I can't stand hanging out with him, he's so joyless.
• The barren landscape was a joyless sight, devoid of any signs of life.

adjective describing a person who is feeling down or depressed

• After receiving the bad news, she felt low spirited and struggled to focus on her work.
• I've been feeling a bit low spirited lately, maybe I just need a break.
• She's been feeling really down in the dumps and low spirited since the breakup.
• The dark clouds overhead matched his low spirited mood as he walked alone in the rain.

adjective feeling or showing a sullen and gloomy attitude

• She appeared quite mopey after receiving the bad news.
• He's been feeling a bit mopey lately, I think he just needs some cheering up.
• Stop being so mopey, it's bringing everyone down.
• The dark clouds overhead matched her mopey mood perfectly.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'sad' describes a feeling of unhappiness or sorrow

• The news of the tragedy left everyone feeling sad.
• I'm so sad that I can't make it to the party tonight.
• I feel really bummed out about not getting the job.
• Her heart felt heavy with sadness as she watched the sunset alone.