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
especially
: underprivileged
4
: being below the standard
Synonyms
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
According to the Orlando Sentinel, prosecutors claimed that after losing his job, Grant became depressed and isolated.
—
Jessica Sager, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
This included the revelation that Dr. Robotnik, played by Jim Carrey, was depressed and out of shape after the events of Sonic 2, but gets his groove back thanks to creating Shadow the Hedgehog, a character first introduced in the video games in 2001’s Sonic Adventure 2.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Apr. 2024
Major depressive disorder is a mental disorder in which someone has a depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities for at least two weeks.
—Korin Miller, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2024
The YouGov survey also found that Californians are not nearly as depressed about their state as outsiders.
—Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024
Facing potential charges in New York for a fraud that was rather easily detected, the depressed con artist accepts a lifeline — in the form of a commission (from Dickie’s wealthy father) to persuade Dickie to abandon his life of leisure on the Italian coast and come home.
—Lili Loofbourow, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
Prodrome symptoms vary widely: Some people feel depressed or irritable, while others experience euphoria.8
Migraine is also associated with high rates of mood disorders, such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
—Yuliya Klochan, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
Someone who’s depressed may decline your calls, ignore your texts, or cancel plans at the last second.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 4 Apr. 2024
Messed up by his parents’ divorce and his cross-country move, Frank became anxious and depressed.
—Hazlitt, 3 Apr. 2024
Jessica Sager, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
This included the revelation that Dr. Robotnik, played by Jim Carrey, was depressed and out of shape after the events of Sonic 2, but gets his groove back thanks to creating Shadow the Hedgehog, a character first introduced in the video games in 2001’s Sonic Adventure 2.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Apr. 2024
Major depressive disorder is a mental disorder in which someone has a depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities for at least two weeks.
—Korin Miller, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2024
The YouGov survey also found that Californians are not nearly as depressed about their state as outsiders.
—Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024
Facing potential charges in New York for a fraud that was rather easily detected, the depressed con artist accepts a lifeline — in the form of a commission (from Dickie’s wealthy father) to persuade Dickie to abandon his life of leisure on the Italian coast and come home.
—Lili Loofbourow, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
Prodrome symptoms vary widely: Some people feel depressed or irritable, while others experience euphoria.8
Migraine is also associated with high rates of mood disorders, such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
—Yuliya Klochan, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
Someone who’s depressed may decline your calls, ignore your texts, or cancel plans at the last second.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 4 Apr. 2024
Messed up by his parents’ divorce and his cross-country move, Frank became anxious and depressed.
—Hazlitt, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Depressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/depressed. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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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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