depression

• Zustand gedrückter Stimmung, Niedergeschlagenheit und Interesselosigkeit; auch eine psychische Erkrankung mit anhaltender Traurigkeit, Hoffnungslosigkeit und Verlust von Freude und Antrieb.

A noun referring to a state of low mood and aversion to activity, or a medical condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest.

1. Mental health conditionB2formalmedical

   A serious medical condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities.

   Depression

   • She was diagnosed with clinical depression and started therapy.
   • Depression can affect anyone regardless of age or background.
   • Many people with depression benefit from a combination of medication and counseling.

   Synonymeclinical depressionmelancholiaunipolar depression

   Antonymecheerfulnesscontentmentelationeuphoriahappinessjoy

2. Weather phenomenonB2formalscientific

   A region of low atmospheric pressure, often associated with clouds and precipitation.

   Tiefdruckgebiet

   • A deep depression is moving across the Atlantic, bringing heavy rain.
   • Meteorologists are tracking a depression that may develop into a storm.
   • The depression caused strong winds and flooding in coastal areas.

   Synonymecyclonelowtrough

3. Economic downturnB2formalbusiness

   A prolonged period of severe economic decline, characterized by high unemployment and low production.

   Wirtschaftskrise

   • The Great Depression of the 1930s had a devastating impact on global economies.
   • Many businesses failed during the economic depression.
   • Governments implemented policies to prevent another depression.

   Synonymecrisisdownturnhard timesrecessionslumpstagnation

   Antonymeboomexpansiongrowthprosperityrecovery

4. Geographical featureC1formalscientific

   A sunken or lowered area on a surface, such as a dip in the ground or a basin.

   Senke

   • The valley formed a natural depression in the landscape.
   • Water collected in the depression after the heavy rain.
   • Geologists studied the depression to understand its formation.

   Synonymebasincavityconcavitydiphollowlowlandsinktrough

   Antonymeelevationhillmoundridgerise