depressed — feeling very sad and without hope
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: feeling very sad and without hope
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈprest/
Example Sentences
- I get depressed every time I see my bank account balance.
- The cat looked depressed after its favorite nap spot was taken by the dog.
- She became depressed during the long winter months.
depressed
ADJECTIVE[/dɪˈprest/]
feeling very sad and without hope
The constant failures began to depress him more than he expected.
Negative news continued to depress public confidence throughout the crisis.
Months of stress began to depress the exhausted team into hopelessness.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'deprimere' meaning 'to press down,' composed of the prefix 'de-' (down) and 'premere' (to press). The word entered Middle English through Old French and has been used since the 14th century.
Breakdown
de- (down) + press (from Latin premere, to press) + -ed (past participle/adjective suffix) = depressed
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I get depressed every time I see my bank account balance.”
“The cat looked depressed after its favorite nap spot was taken by the dog.”
“She became depressed during the long winter months.”
“Many students feel depressed before major exams.”
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