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depressed

[dih-prest] / dɪˈprɛst /


ADJECTIVE
concave, pushed down
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK


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The number of job openings in the U.S. and the speed at which businesses hire to fill them are still depressed — a depressing thought for anyone looking for work.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

If Disney had to sell the stations, the price would probably be depressed due to pressure to unload the properties.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

There’s even evidence that a baby who refuses to sleep can make you depressed, something that, if you know enough parents or have kids yourself you might not need a study to tell you.

From Slate • May 3, 2026

I know some investors who are interested in buying the depressed shares of alternative asset managers, but it seems early.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Papá became more depressed and often went into the shed, staying there for hours, like a prisoner in a cell.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez




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