Explanation at your level:
If you are depressed, you feel very sad. You do not want to play or talk. It is not a happy feeling. You need help if you feel this way for a long time.
When someone is depressed, they feel sad for many days. They might stay in bed and not want to eat or see friends. It is different from just being unhappy for an hour.
Being depressed means experiencing a persistent low mood. It is a state where you lose interest in your hobbies and daily activities. Many people feel this way when they have a lot of stress or bad news.
The term depressed is used to describe a state of profound sadness and hopelessness. It is often a clinical condition that requires professional support. It is important to distinguish between situational sadness and long-term depression.
While often used colloquially to describe transient melancholy, depressed formally refers to a complex psychological state characterized by lethargy, anhedonia, and persistent negative affect. It is a term that carries significant weight and should be used with sensitivity regarding mental health.
Etymologically rooted in the concept of being 'pressed down,' depressed captures the existential weight of despair. In literary contexts, it signifies a soul burdened by its own internal gravity. In medical discourse, it denotes a specific diagnostic category requiring intervention. Understanding the nuance between the colloquial 'feeling blue' and the clinical pathology of depression is essential for effective communication.
واژه در 30 ثانیه
- Depressed is an adjective.
- It means feeling very sad for a long time.
- It is different from just being sad.
- Always use it with 'to be' or 'to feel'.
When we say someone is depressed, we are describing more than just a bad mood. While everyone feels 'down' occasionally, being depressed implies a deeper, longer-lasting sense of hopelessness and sadness.
Think of it as a heavy cloud that doesn't go away. It often causes people to lose interest in things they usually love, like sports or spending time with friends. It is important to distinguish between feeling sad for a moment and the clinical state of depression, which is a serious health matter.
The word depressed comes from the Latin word depressus, which is the past participle of deprimere. This literally means 'to press down'.
Historically, the word was used to describe physical things being pushed down, like a 'depressed' area of land or a dent in a surface. By the 17th century, it began to be used metaphorically to describe a 'pressed down' spirit or mood. It wasn't until the 20th century that it became the primary medical term for the psychological condition we recognize today.
In daily life, people use 'depressed' to describe both clinical conditions and general feelings of sadness. You might hear someone say, 'I've been feeling really depressed lately because of the bad weather.'
Common collocations include severely depressed, clinically depressed, or feeling depressed. Be careful with the register: while it is a standard English word, using it to describe minor inconveniences can sometimes minimize the experience of those suffering from actual clinical depression.
While 'depressed' is a direct adjective, we use many idioms to describe similar states:
- Down in the dumps: Feeling sad or miserable.
- Blue: A common synonym for feeling low.
- Under the weather: Usually means sick, but can imply feeling emotionally low.
- At a low ebb: Having very little energy or spirit.
- In a funk: A state of being depressed or upset.
The word depressed is an adjective. It cannot be used as a noun itself (we don't say 'a depressed'). Instead, we use it with the verb 'to be' or 'to feel'.
Pronunciation: In British English, it is /dɪˈprest/. In American English, it is also /dɪˈprest/. The stress is on the second syllable. Rhyming words include compressed, impressed, expressed, obsessed, and repressed.
Fun Fact
It was originally used to describe physical objects, not feelings!
Pronunciation Guide
dee-PREST
dee-PREST
Common Errors
- Misplacing the stress on the first syllable
- Pronouncing the 'ed' as a separate syllable
- Confusing the 'd' and 't' sounds
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Easy to read
Easy to write
Easy to say
Easy to hear
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
پیشرفته
Grammar to Know
Adjective placement
He is a depressed man.
Linking verbs
He feels depressed.
Present perfect continuous
He has been feeling depressed.
Examples by Level
He is very depressed today.
He + is + sad
Verb to be + adjective
She feels depressed.
She + feels + sad
Linking verb
I am not depressed.
I + am + not + sad
Negative form
Are you depressed?
Question about sadness
Question form
They look depressed.
They + look + sad
Linking verb
He was depressed.
Past tense of sad
Past tense
Do not be depressed.
Don't be sad
Imperative
Life is hard and I feel depressed.
Life is hard + sad
Conjunction
The long winter made him feel depressed.
She has been depressed since she lost her job.
It is normal to feel depressed sometimes.
He is seeing a doctor because he is depressed.
Don't be depressed, things will get better.
The sad movie left me feeling depressed.
Many people get depressed in the dark months.
She tried to hide that she was depressed.
He was clinically depressed and needed therapy.
The news of the accident left the whole town depressed.
She felt depressed about her lack of progress.
It is hard to work when you are feeling depressed.
He struggled with being depressed for many years.
The economic situation has left many people depressed.
She realized she was depressed and asked for help.
Being depressed can make you feel very tired.
He suffered from a severely depressed mood for months.
The constant rain had a depressed effect on everyone's spirits.
She was diagnosed as being clinically depressed.
It is a mistake to ignore someone who is clearly depressed.
He felt depressed by the lack of opportunities in his town.
The book offers a deep look into a depressed mind.
She was depressed by the failure of her project.
Despite his success, he often felt deeply depressed.
The patient presented with a profoundly depressed affect.
The landscape felt as depressed as his own internal state.
She was struggling with a chronic, depressed state of mind.
The social isolation left the elderly population feeling depressed.
He was depressed by the sheer scale of the tragedy.
The clinical definition of being depressed is quite specific.
She managed to overcome her depressed outlook on life.
The atmosphere in the room was palpably depressed.
The protagonist's journey is a study of a deeply depressed psyche.
His writing reflects a melancholic, almost depressed temperament.
The economic indicators suggest a depressed market sector.
She sought to articulate the nuances of her depressed state.
The philosophical implications of being depressed are vast.
His depressed demeanor was a mask for his true feelings.
The society was left in a depressed state after the war.
She explored the historical evolution of the word 'depressed'.
ترکیبهای رایج
Idioms & Expressions
"down in the dumps"
feeling sad
Don't be so down in the dumps.
casual"feeling blue"
feeling sad
I've been feeling blue lately.
casual"under the weather"
feeling unwell/low
I'm feeling a bit under the weather.
neutral"at a low ebb"
at a point of low energy
His spirits were at a low ebb.
formal"in a funk"
a state of depression
He's been in a funk all week.
casualEasily Confused
Shared root
Depressed is the feeling; Depressing is the cause.
I am depressed because the movie was depressing.
Similar meaning
Sad is temporary; Depressed is persistent.
I am sad about the news; I am depressed about my life.
Rhyme
Oppressed means treated unfairly.
The people were oppressed by the ruler.
Rhyme
Suppressed means hidden or stopped.
He suppressed his anger.
Sentence Patterns
Subject + is/feels + depressed
He is depressed.
Subject + is + depressed + about + noun
She is depressed about the news.
Subject + has + been + depressed + for + time
He has been depressed for weeks.
The + depressed + person + verb
The depressed person needs help.
It + makes + me + depressed + to + verb
It makes me depressed to watch this.
خانواده کلمه
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
مرتبط
How to Use It
8
Formality Scale
اشتباهات رایج
Depressed is an adjective.
Adjective endings matter.
Depressed implies a clinical state.
You need the noun after the adjective.
The correct preposition is 'about'.
Tips
Don't use as a noun
Always follow with a noun or use 'is depressed'.
Word Families
Learn 'depress', 'depression', and 'depressed' together.
Physical Roots
Think of a 'depression' in the ground to remember the root.
Stress the second
Say dee-PREST, not DEE-prest.
Be Sensitive
Use the word carefully in public.
Visual Trick
Imagine a heavy weight.
Verb Patterns
Always use with 'to be' or 'to feel'.
Keep a journal
Write sentences about your feelings.
Native Speakers
They often say 'feeling depressed' to be softer.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
De-press-ed: Like someone is pressing down on your shoulders.
Visual Association
A heavy weight sitting on someone's chest.
Word Web
چالش
Write three sentences about things that make you feel happy to contrast.
ریشه کلمه
Latin
Original meaning: To press down
بافت فرهنگی
Avoid using it lightly to describe minor sadness.
It is a very common term in therapy and everyday conversation.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Medical/Therapy
- clinically depressed
- seek help
- mental health
Daily Life
- feeling down
- having a bad day
- need to talk
Work/School
- burnout
- stress
- lack of motivation
Literature/Art
- melancholy
- despair
- dark themes
Conversation Starters
"How do you handle feeling down?"
"What are some ways to help a friend who is depressed?"
"Do you think society talks about depression enough?"
"What does 'mental health' mean to you?"
"How can we make the world a less depressing place?"
Journal Prompts
Describe a time you felt very sad and how you got through it.
Why do you think it is important to be kind to people who are depressed?
What are three things you do to feel better when you are in a bad mood?
How does the weather affect your mood?
سوالات متداول
8 سوالNo, depressed is more intense and long-lasting.
No, use 'depressing' for situations.
Yes, it is used in clinical psychology.
Listen and encourage professional help.
Not if you are being kind and supportive.
Depression.
Only in the physical sense of 'pressed down' (rare).
No, it can describe a temporary mood.
خودت رو بسنج
He feels very ___ today.
Describes a sad feeling.
Which is correct?
Adjective usage.
Depressed means feeling happy.
It means the opposite.
Word
معنی
Adjective difference.
Subject + verb + participle.
امتیاز: /5
Summary
Depressed describes a persistent state of sadness that is more serious than a temporary bad mood.
- Depressed is an adjective.
- It means feeling very sad for a long time.
- It is different from just being sad.
- Always use it with 'to be' or 'to feel'.
Context is Key
Use 'depressed' for people, 'depressing' for things.
Don't use as a noun
Always follow with a noun or use 'is depressed'.
Word Families
Learn 'depress', 'depression', and 'depressed' together.
Physical Roots
Think of a 'depression' in the ground to remember the root.
مثال
He felt depressed when his best friend moved to another city.
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