1
: low in spirits : sad
especially
: affected by psychological depression
2
a
: vertically flattened
a depressed cactus
b
: having the central part lower than the margin
c
: lying flat or prostrate
d
: dorsoventrally flattened
3
: suffering from economic depression
4
: being below the standard
Prices remain at a depressed level.
Examples of depressed in a Sentence
The rainy weather had her feeling lonely and depressed.
He was depressed about having to return to school.
The new drug is being tested on a group of severely depressed patients.
living in a depressed area
The patient has a somewhat depressed appetite.
Prices have remained at a depressed level.
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The mother is depressed and unable to bear to participate in daily life.
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Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
In another case, a college student from a prominent family became depressed during her sophomore year.
—David H. Rosmarin, Time, 10 June 2026
That is due to a recent oversupply that has kept rent growth more depressed, despite a strong job market.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 10 June 2026
But regarding these exceptions, the analysts warned, energy costs will not remain depressed should the conflict continue.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 10 June 2026
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Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
In another case, a college student from a prominent family became depressed during her sophomore year.
—David H. Rosmarin, Time, 10 June 2026
That is due to a recent oversupply that has kept rent growth more depressed, despite a strong job market.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 10 June 2026
But regarding these exceptions, the analysts warned, energy costs will not remain depressed should the conflict continue.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for depressed
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“Depressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/depressed. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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depressed
adjective
de·pressed
di-ˈprest 
1
: low in spirits
2
a
: having the central part lower than the margin
a depressed pustule
b
: dorsoventrally flattened
the tapeworm is a depressed animal—R. A. Wardle & J. A. McLeod
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