B1adjectiveemotionshealth
US/dɪˈprest/
UK/dɪˈprest/
very unhappy and without hope or energy, sometimes because of an illness called depression
In context
She felt depressed for weeks after she lost her job.
Doctors say he is seriously depressed and needs support.
Rainy weather always makes me feel a little depressed.
Words that go with depressed
adverb + adjective
- severely depressedHe became severely depressed after the divorce.
- feel depressedI often feel depressed in winter.
- clinically depressedShe is clinically depressed and takes medicine.
- deeply depressedHe was deeply depressed for months.
- slightly depressedShe seemed slightly depressed at the party.
adjective + preposition
- depressed aboutShe is depressed about her health.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The news is very depressed.Correct: The news is very depressing.