Depressed Meaning in English
word · lemma: depress
Definition
Feeling very sad, without hope, or lacking energy for a period of time. It can describe a temporary emotional state or, in some contexts, a more serious mental health condition.
Usage & Nuances
Common in everyday speech for feeling very sad, but it can also refer to clinical depression, so context matters. People often say 'feel depressed' rather than simply 'am depressed' when they mean a temporary mood. Don't confuse it with the economic adjective in 'a depressed market'.
Example Sentences
She felt depressed after losing her job.
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I get depressed in the winter when the days are short.
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He has been depressed for several weeks.
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I've been feeling pretty depressed lately, so I'm trying to talk to someone about it.
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That movie was so depressed.
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After scrolling the news for an hour, I just felt depressed.
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