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depressed

UK
/dɪˈprɛst/
US
/dɪˈprɛst/

Translations

depressedpast participle
UK
/dɪˈprɛst/
US
/dɪˈprɛst/
Used adjectivally as the past participle of the verb "depress".
depressedadjective
more depressed
Comp.
most depressed
Super.
He felt depressed after the long winter.
Он чувствовал себя депрессивным после долгой зимы.
She had a depressed look on her face.
У нее было подавленное выражение лица.
Additional translations
угнетённый
пригніченный
Synonyms
sad
despondent
dejected
melancholy
gloomy
downcast
disheartened
miserable
blue
glum
Antonyms
elated
happy
joyful
cheerful
depressednoun
depressed
pl
Used substantively, usually with the definite article, to denote people who suffer from depression.
depressverb

depressed

Past Simple

depressed
Past Simple
depressed
Past Participle
depressing
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈprɛs/
US
/dɪˈprɛs/
The news seemed to depress him.
Новости, казалось, угнетали его.
The medication can depress the central nervous system.
Лекарство может подавлять центральную нервную систему.
The economic crisis may depress wages.
Экономический кризис может понижать заработную плату.
Synonyms
sadden
deject
discourage
dismay
lower
diminish
reduce
weaken
Antonyms
elevate
raise
uplift

Definitions

depressedpast participle
Past participle of the verb "depress", used as an adjective.
The alarm was triggered by a depressed lever on the control panel.
depressedadjective
Experiencing persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or despair; affected by depression.
After the breakup he was so depressed that he seldom left his room.
Having a lower level of activity or economic performance than usual.
The depressed housing market has led to a decrease in property values.
Flattened downward or pressed down.
The depressed area on the surface of the table was caused by the heavy object.
depressednoun
People who are suffering from depression.
New support groups have been created to help the depressed cope with everyday life.
depressverb
To make someone feel sad or dejected.
The gloomy weather tends to depress me.
To press down on something, especially a button or key.
Depress the brake pedal to slow down the car.
To reduce the level or amount of something, such as prices or wages.
The new policy is likely to depress housing prices.
To decrease or inhibit the activity or function of (a bodily organ, system, or chemical process).
Certain anesthetics can depress the respiratory center in the brain.
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