depressed
Translation
depressed, sad, down
Examples
He felt depressed after losing his job.
He felt depressed after losing his job.
This is a depressed area of the city.
This is a depressed area of the city.
Grammar Patterns
to be depressed She has been depressed for weeks.
a depressed ((noun)) They live in a depressed neighborhood.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sad, miserable, dejected; Antonyms: happy, cheerful, elated
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'depress'. It describes the state of having been 'pressed down'.
Memory Tips
Think of a mood that has been 'pressed down'. It can also describe an area that is economically 'pressed down' or poor.