depressed

adjective B2

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

Are you feeling depressed because of the recent changes ?
She felt depressed after hearing the bad news yesterday .
She felt depressed after losing her job last week .
The patient appeared depressed during the medical evaluation .

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