depression — a mental condition characterized by feelings of severe despondency and dejection
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a mental condition characterized by feelings of severe despondency and dejection
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈpreʃən/
Korean meaning: 우울증, 심한 좌절감과 낙담을 특징으로 하는 정신적 상태
Korean pronunciation: 디**프레**션
Example Sentences
- My bank account is in such a depression, even my credit card feels sorry for it.
- The therapy sessions helped him overcome his depression gradually.
- During the economic depression, even McDonald's started accepting IOUs.
depression
NOUN//dɪˈpreʃən//
a mental condition characterized by feelings of severe despondency and dejection
A person shows signs of depression while sitting alone in their darkened room
Depression fades as expression returns through each healing session.
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Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '아래로 누르다'는 뜻에서 발전했습니다. 마치 마음이나 경제가 무언가에 눌려서 아래로 가라앉는 모습을 표현한 것이죠.
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📝Examples
“My bank account is in such a depression, even my credit card feels sorry for it.”
“The therapy sessions helped him overcome his depression gradually.”
“During the economic depression, even McDonald's started accepting IOUs.”
“The small depression in the pillow showed where his head had been.”
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