Cool MateMeaning of Depressed
very sad and without hope
In simple words: Feeling very sad or hopeless for a long time.
Depressed in a sentence
- She felt depressed after receiving the bad news about her job.
- Many people experience depressed moods during the winter months.
- The economy has remained depressed for several years, affecting many businesses.
- After the breakup, he was often seen with a depressed expression on his face.
- Trying to cheer up his depressed friend, he planned a fun outing.
How to use Depressed
Use 'depressed' to describe a person's mental state, typically in neutral contexts. Avoid casual or flippant usage. It’s more serious than being 'sad'.
Grammar pattern
be + depressed
Memory hint
Think of 'de-press' as someone pressing down on you, making you feel heavy and sad.
Related words
Collocations with Depressed
Synonyms for Depressed
- sad
- downcast
- despondent
- sorrowful
- melancholy
Common mistakes with Depressed
- Confused with 'depressing', which describes something that causes sadness.
- Incorrectly using 'depressed' to describe temporary feelings.
- Using in light-hearted contexts, which can be seen as insensitive.
Depressed appears in
Depressed in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مكتئب
شعور بالحزن الشديد أو اليأس لفترة طويلة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
মনমরা
অনেক দিন ধরে খুব দুঃখ বা নিরাশা বোধ করা।
- GermanDeutsch
Depressed
Sich lange Zeit sehr traurig oder hoffnungslos fühlen.
- SpanishEspañol
Deprimido
Sentirse muy triste o sin esperanza durante mucho tiempo.
- Persianفارسی
افسرده
احساس غمگینی یا ناامیدی شدید و طولانی مدت.
- FrenchFrançais
Déprimé(e)
Se sentir très triste ou désespéré(e) pendant longtemps.
- Hindiहिन्दी
उदासीन
बहुत ज़्यादा उदास या नाउम्मीद महसूस करना।
- ItalianItaliano
Depresso/a
Sentirsi molto tristi o senza speranza per molto tempo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Deprimido
Sentir-se muito triste ou sem esperança por um longo tempo.
- RussianРусский
Подавленный, В депрессии
Чувствовать себя очень грустным или безнадежным в течение долгого времени.
- Urduاردو
اداس، افسردہ
بہت زیادہ اداس یا مایوس محسوس کرنا۔
- Chinese中文
抑郁
长时间感到非常悲伤或绝望。
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Frequently asked questions about Depressed
What does Depressed mean?
Feeling very sad or hopeless for a long time.
What is the definition of Depressed?
very sad and without hope
How do you use Depressed in a sentence?
She felt depressed after receiving the bad news about her job.
Can you give another example of Depressed?
Many people experience depressed moods during the winter months.
What are synonyms for Depressed?
Common alternatives include sad, downcast, despondent, sorrowful, melancholy.
What is the opposite of Depressed?
Opposite meanings include happy, cheerful, elated.
What words go with Depressed?
It commonly pairs with be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, about, by, be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, about, by, be, become, remain, severely, very, relatively.
What are common mistakes when using Depressed?
Confused with 'depressing', which describes something that causes sadness. Incorrectly using 'depressed' to describe temporary feelings. Using in light-hearted contexts, which can be seen as insensitive.
How do you pronounce Depressed?
US: /["/dɪˈprest/"]/, UK: /["/dɪˈprest/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Depressed?
Use 'depressed' to describe a person's mental state, typically in neutral contexts. Avoid casual or flippant usage. It’s more serious than being 'sad'.
What CEFR level is Depressed?
"Depressed" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.