depressed
Translation
unhappy, sad, low-spirited, recessionary
Examples
She felt very depressed after losing her job.
She felt very depressed after losing her job.
The economy is depressed at the moment.
The economy is depressed at the moment.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) is depressed to be sad and without hope He was depressed for a long time.
a depressed ((area/economy)) an area with little economic activity It's a depressed area with high unemployment.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sad, miserable, downcast; Antonyms: cheerful, happy, elated
Etymology
From Latin 'de-' (down) + 'premere' (to press). Literally means 'pressed down'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a heavy weight 'pressing you down', making you feel low in spirits.