depressed
Meaning
Feeling a persistent sense of sadness or low mood, often accompanied by a lack of interest in daily activities.
💡 Common mistake: Confusing "depressed" with "depressing," which describes something that causes sadness rather than the feeling itself.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Lucy
had
been
feeling
depressed
for
a
few
days
,
so
she
left
her
apartment
and
walked
to
the
small
park
near
her
office
.
She
sat
on
a
bench
and
watched
people
pass
,
focusing
on
the
ordinary
movements
to
calm
her
mind
.
A
friendly
barista
from
the
nearby
cafe
recognized
her
and
brought
a
cup
of
tea
without
being
asked
,
which
made
her
smile
.
The
quiet
afternoon
helped
her
think
more
clearly
,
and
she
decided
to
call
a
friend
to
make
plans
for
the
weekend
.
By
the
time
she
walked
home
,
her
mood
felt
a
little
lighter
and
she
felt
ready
to
face
Monday
.
Common Phrases
clinically depressed
deeply depressed
feeling depressed
Synonyms
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