😔depression

noun
/dɪˈprɛʃən/

Meaning

A state of severe sadness or hopelessness; also a prolonged downturn in economic activity.
a mental health condition characterized by persistent sadness; a severe economic downturn

Example Sentences

She has been battling depression for several months.

The therapist helped her cope with depression through cognitive behavioral therapy.

Example Expressions

economic depression

Synonyms

melancholy, sadness, gloom, slump, recession, downturn
Entry 1
melancholy, sadness, gloom, slump, recession
Entry 2
sadness, melancholy, recession, downturn

Antonyms

happiness, joy, boom, prosperity
Entry 1
happiness, joy, boom
Entry 2
happiness, joy, prosperity, boom

Collocations

suffer from depression, clinical depression, deep depression, economic depression, severe depression
Entry 1
suffer from depression, clinical depression, deep depression, economic depression
Entry 2
clinical depression, economic depression, severe depression

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