1
: low in spirits : sad
especially
: affected by psychological depression
2
a
: vertically flattened
a depressed cactus
b
: having the central part lower than the margin
c
: lying flat or prostrate
d
: dorsoventrally flattened
3
: suffering from economic depression
especially
: underprivileged
4
: being below the standard
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Examples of depressed in a Sentence
The rainy weather had her feeling lonely and depressed.
He was depressed about having to return to school.
The new drug is being tested on a group of severely depressed patients.
living in a depressed area
The patient has a somewhat depressed appetite.
Prices have remained at a depressed level.
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 22 Jan. 2025
The study also reveals that 46 percent of Gen Z felt stressed (compared to the 35 percent employee average), 35 percent felt depressed (compared to 20 percent average), 44 percent felt burned out (compared to 34 percent), and 30 percent felt isolated (compared to 22 percent).
—Jess Thomson, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
The disappointing numbers come as other large auction houses report similarly depressed sales totals compared to prior years.
—Angelica Villa For Artnews, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
Symptoms include aggressiveness, depressed mood, and withdrawal from family life.1
Left untreated, male postpartum depression can impact family dynamics, partners, and children.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 3 Jan. 2025
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 22 Jan. 2025
The study also reveals that 46 percent of Gen Z felt stressed (compared to the 35 percent employee average), 35 percent felt depressed (compared to 20 percent average), 44 percent felt burned out (compared to 34 percent), and 30 percent felt isolated (compared to 22 percent).
—Jess Thomson, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
The disappointing numbers come as other large auction houses report similarly depressed sales totals compared to prior years.
—Angelica Villa For Artnews, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
Symptoms include aggressiveness, depressed mood, and withdrawal from family life.1
Left untreated, male postpartum depression can impact family dynamics, partners, and children.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Depressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/depressed. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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depressed
adjective
de·pressed
di-ˈprest 
1
: low in spirits
2
a
: having the central part lower than the margin
a depressed pustule
b
: dorsoventrally flattened
the tapeworm is a depressed animal—R. A. Wardle & J. A. McLeod
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