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depressed

[dih-prest] / dɪˈprɛst /
ADJECTIVE
sad
Synonyms
STRONGEST
desolate despondent discouraged miserable morose not happy pessimistic sad unhappy
STRONG
blue dejected destroyed dispirited down dragged forlorn gloomy heavy-hearted hurting low ripped tearful teary upset weeping
WEAK
bummed out cast down crestfallen crummy disconsolate dismal down and out down in the dumps down in the mouth downcast downhearted glum grim in a blue funk in pain in the dumps in the pits in the toilet let down low-down low-spirited lugubrious melancholic melancholy moody on a downer spiritless taken down torn-up woebegone
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cheerful glad happy optimistic
STRONG
encouraged gay heartened joyous
WEAK
blessed comforted flourishing satisfied
ADJECTIVE
concave, pushed down
Synonyms
STRONGEST
concave
STRONG
hollow hollowed indented recessed sinking sunken
WEAK
caved-in fallen-in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
raised
WEAK
bulging convex pushed up
ADJECTIVE
poverty-stricken
Synonyms
STRONGEST
destitute devalued disadvantaged distressed needy poor poverty-stricken underprivileged
STRONG
cheapened depreciated deprived impaired
WEAK
dilapidated run-down seedy set back slummy
Antonyms
STRONGEST
affluent lucky rich wealthy
WEAK
blessed flourishing prosperous unburdened

Example Sentences

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Another said contraception "sucks" before a different user shared their hatred towards the pill, saying it made them depressed.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

“It’s an oil exporter, valuations are depressed, and the market is starting to recognize that fundamentals may be stronger than sentiment suggests,” he says, pointing to the energy sector as central to the investment case.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

“We continue to contend that actual transit levels through the waterway will remain significantly depressed given that Iran is insisting vessels must coordinate with its military or face destruction,” she wrote in a Wednesday note.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Recent Anthropic launches such as Claude Cowork have contributed to depressed software sentiment.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Not saying he was depressed or anything these past few months, but compared to how he is right now, it’s hard to say he’s been happy.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas

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