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Vocabulary Entry
depression
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest.
Example Sentences
"She has been diagnosed with severe depression."
"His poetry often reflects themes of depression and despair."
"The support group helps people cope with their depression."
V
verb
To make someone feel sad or dejected.
Example Sentences
"The gloomy weather tends to depress me."
"He tried not to let the sad news depress his spirits."
"The continuous setbacks seemed to depress their motivation."
A
adjective
Related to or characterized by a state of low mood or sadness.
Example Sentences
"She often feels depressed during the winter months."
"His depressed attitude was evident to everyone around him."
"They created a plan to help those who were feeling depressed."