depression

nounB1 · Intermediate

Strong sadness lasting a long time.

Meanings of «depression»

1 · noun

strong sadness lasting a long time

She has been struggling with depression for months.

2 · noun

a long period when a country's economy is very weak

The economic depression left many families poor.

Similar: recessiondownturnslump

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The difference between similar words

a feeling of being sad

sadnessthe normal word for feeling unhappyShe felt sadness when her friend left.

melancholydeep, quiet sadness, often without a clear reasonA feeling of melancholy came over him in autumn.

glooma dark, hopeless moodGloom filled the room after the bad news.

depressionlong, serious sadness; a health problemHe got help for his depression.

Word family

depress B2 · verbdepressed B1 · adjectivedepressing B1 · adjectivedepression B1 · noundepressive B1 · adjective

Collections

Psychology & Mind › Mental Conditions

strong sadness lasting a long time

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