depressed

• Beschreibt einen Zustand starker Traurigkeit, Niedergeschlagenheit oder Hoffnungslosigkeit; auch medizinisch im Sinne einer depressiven Störung, sowie wirtschaftlich im Sinne eines Rückgangs.

Describes a state of feeling very sad, unhappy, or lacking in energy and hope.

1. Clinical depressionB2formalmedical

   Suffering from a mental health condition characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest, and low mood.

   Klinische Depression

   • She was diagnosed with clinical depression and started therapy.
   • Many people with depression find it hard to get out of bed.
   • He has been feeling depressed for several months now.

   Synonymedepressivemelancholic

2. Sad or low moodA2informal

   Feeling very unhappy, discouraged, or hopeless.

   Deprimiert

   • He felt depressed after failing the exam.
   • She was depressed about losing her job.
   • The rainy weather made everyone feel a bit depressed.

   Synonymebluedejecteddespondentdiscourageddishearteneddowndowncastgloomylowmelancholymiserablemorosesadunhappy

   Antonymecheerfulelatedhappyjoyfuloptimisticupbeat

3. Economic declineB2formal

   Relating to a period of economic downturn or reduced activity.

   In wirtschaftlichem Abschwung

   • The country's economy is depressed due to the recession.
   • Sales figures are depressed compared to last year.
   • The depressed housing market has affected many families.

   Synonymedullflatrecessionaryslowsluggishsoftstagnantweak

   Antonymeboomingflourishingprosperousthriving

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass jemand in eine gedrückte Stimmung versetzt oder traurig gemacht wird; ebenso verwendbar für das Senken von Werten, Preisen oder Niveaus.

A verb used to indicate the act of making someone feel sad or lowering the level or value of something.

1. Make sad or gloomyB2formal

   To cause someone to feel sad, discouraged, or emotionally low.

   Niedergeschlagen machen

   • The bad news depressed him for days.
   • Rainy weather often depresses her mood.
   • Constant criticism can depress a person's spirit.

   Synonymeburdencast downdejectdemoralizediscouragedisheartendismayoppresssaddenweigh down

   Antonymecheerelateuplift

2. Reduce economic activityB2formalbusiness

   To cause a decline in economic activity, prices, or values.

   Wirtschaftliche Aktivität dämpfen

   • The recession depressed the housing market.
   • High interest rates can depress consumer spending.
   • The crisis depressed stock prices significantly.

   Synonymecoolcurbdampendecreasediminishlowerreducerestrainslowweaken

   Antonymeboostencouragestimulate

3. Press down physicallyB1formal

   To push or press something downward.

   Herunterdrücken

   • Depress the clutch pedal to change gears.
   • He depressed the button to start the machine.
   • Depress the lever gently to release the lock.

   Synonymebear down oncompresslowerpresspress downpushpush downweigh down

   Antonymeelevateliftraise