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Meaning of depressions
The primary meaning of the word "depressions" refers to a state of mind characterized by low mood, sadness, and loss of interest in activities.
Etymology of depressions
The word "depression" originates from the Latin "deprimere," meaning to press down, and has been used in English since the 14th century to describe a state of being pressed down, either physically or emotionally
Initially, it was used to describe a downward movement or slope, but its meaning expanded to include a psychological state in the 17th century
Synonyms
downturns
slumps
declines
drops
falls
downturn
recession
gloom
blues
melancholy
sadness
sorrow
despair
hopelessness
despondency
dejection
misery
unhappiness
wretchedness
distress
affliction
lowliness
pits
troughs
lulls
dips
slides
plunges
collapses
setbacks
reverses
failures
disappointments
letdowns
frustrations
disillusionments
despairing
desponding
Definitions
- A mental state characterized by low mood, sadness, and loss of interest in activities
- * A long-term economic downturn, typically lasting several years
- * A region of low land between hills or mountains
Usage Examples
- The country's economy experienced a severe depression in the 1930s
- * She struggled with depression for many years before seeking help
- * The valley was a depression in the earth's surface, surrounded by mountains