word
Depressed
Dih-PREHST
/dɪˈprɛst/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
depressed
Dictionary meaning
Filled with melancholy and despondency.
Examples
- After the sudden death of my child, I was depressed for many months.
- The market is depressed right now, so I wouldn't sell any stocks.
Synonyms: low
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