Pronunciation: [dɪpɹˈɛst] (IPA) 
The word "depressed", meaning feeling sad or low, is spelled with two syllables: de and pressed. The first syllable is pronounced [dɪ], with the short vowel sound "ih" and the consonant "d". The second syllable is pronounced [prɛst], with the long vowel sound "eh" and the consonant cluster "prst". The stress is on the second syllable – [dɪˈprɛst]. It's important to spell words correctly to ensure clear communication and comprehension.
Depressed is an adjective that refers to a state of low spirits, sadness, or a feeling of hopelessness. It generally describes someone who is experiencing a prolonged period of unhappiness or misery.
In a psychological context, depression is a mental health disorder characterized by a persistent feeling of sadness, loss of interest in activities, changes in appetite or sleep patterns, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and often a sense of worthlessness or guilt. Depressed individuals may have a diminished ability to experience pleasure and often struggle with daily functioning and maintaining relationships.
In a more general sense, depressed can also describe a physical state or condition that exhibits a lack of vitality, energy, or excitement. For example, if something is described as a depressed economy, it means there is a sustained period of economic decline or stagnation.
In the realm of geography, depressed can refer to a landform that has been sunk or pushed down, such as a depressed river or a depressed terrain. It indicates a lower elevation compared to the surrounding areas.
Overall, the term 'depressed' can relate to emotional, mental, and physical states, each with their own specific characteristics and implications.
1. Flattened from above downward. 2. Below the normal level or the level of the surrounding parts. 3. Below the normal functional level. 4. Dejected, lowered in spirits.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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The word "depressed" originates from the Latin word "deprimere", which is a combination of the prefix "de-" (meaning "down") and the verb "premere" (meaning "to press"). In Latin, "deprimere" referred to a physical pressing or pushing down, but it also came to symbolize a mental or emotional state of being weighed down or being disheartened. The term "depressed" in English retains this sense of feeling downcast or having a low mood.
