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What is another word for Depressed? – 247 Depressed Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    despondent unhappy sad sorrowful gloomy melancholy morose dismal dejected disheartened discouraged demoralized downhearted dispirited unhappy unenthusiastic apathetic lethargic sluggish languid listless lackluster uninspired hopeless despairing desponding demoralizing deflated crushed devastated heartbroken grief-stricken mournful dismal bleak somber glum sullen sulky irritable cranky testy petulant peevish resentful bitter angry frustrated irritated annoyed exasperated disconsolate forlorn isolated alone detached withdrawn introverted reserved reticent uncommunicative unresponsive impassive numb frozen paralyzed stagnant stuck trapped suffocated smothered oppressed weighed down burdened overburdened overwhelmed exhausted drained depleted spent fatigued tired weary worn out burned out

    Meaning of Depressed

    The primary meaning of the word "depressed" is feeling intense sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities.

    Definitions

    • Feeling intense sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities
    • A mental state characterized by low mood, aversion to activity, and loss of interest in things that once brought pleasure
    • A condition of being pressed down or lowered, either physically or metaphorically
    • A state of economic decline or reduced activity

    Etymology of Depressed

    The word "depressed" comes from the Latin "deprimere", which means "to press down"
    The Latin word is a combination of "de" (meaning "down" or "away") and "primere" (meaning "to press")
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a state of being pressed down or lowered, and its meaning has evolved over time to include the modern psychological sense of feeling sad or hopeless

    Example Uses

    • She felt depressed after losing her job and struggled to find motivation to look for a new one
    • The economy was depressed, with high unemployment and low consumer spending
    • He had been feeling depressed for weeks, and his friends encouraged him to seek professional help
    • The depressed state of the housing market made it difficult for people to sell their homes

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    euphoric elated ecstatic happy joyful cheerful optimistic hopeful enthusiastic energetic lively vibrant animated inspired motivated excited thrilled delighted pleased satisfied content calm serene peaceful tranquil relaxed carefree untroubled unworried unbothered confident buoyant resilient strong empowered uplifted heartened invigorated revitalized refreshed renewed reborn rejuvenated reinvigorated

    Related Nouns

    depression sadness sorrow grief melancholy despair hopelessness despondency demoralization discouragement disillusionment frustration irritation anger resentment bitterness apathy lethargy fatigue exhaustion burnout anxiety stress trauma pain suffering affliction calamity disaster crisis emergency tragedy catastrophe heartbreak sorrowfulness mournfulness gloominess bleakness somberness

    Related Verbs

    depress sadden grieve mourn lament despair despond demoralize discourage disillusion frustrate irritate anger resent bitterness apathize lethargize fatigue exhaust burnout afflict traumatize pain suffer burden oppress weigh down overwhelm overburden overwhelm crush devastate heartbreak sadden dishearten dispirit demotivate uninspire

    Related Adjectives

    sad sorrowful melancholy gloomy dismal bleak somber glum sullen sulky irritable testy petulant peevish resentful bitter angry frustrated irritated annoyed exasperated disconsolate forlorn isolated alone detached withdrawn introverted reserved reticent uncommunicative unresponsive impassive numb frozen paralyzed stagnant stuck trapped suffocated smothered