Synonyms for
Depressed
Definition
feeling sad, hopeless, and discouraged
Synonyms & similar words
grim
down
downhearted
demoralise
blue
depress
downcast
dispirit
gloomy
dispirited
demoralize
dismay
elate
low
deject
lower
downhearted
blue
disheartened
dismal
gloomy
melancholy
miserable
sad
sorrowful
unhappy
low-spirited
despondent
forlorn
woebegone
downcast
crestfallen
dejected
discouraged
defeated
demoralized
Synonyms by register
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Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- severely depressed
- mildly depressed
- clinically depressed
- feeling depressed
- become depressed
- deeply depressed
- chronically depressed
Word family
Usage note
While 'depressed' can refer to a general feeling of sadness, it is also a clinical term for a mood disorder. Be mindful of the context to avoid trivializing serious mental health conditions.
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Example sentences
- He was feeling depressed after losing the game.
- She became depressed when her best friend moved away.
- The rainy weather made me feel depressed.
- He sought help for his depression.
- Her grades had been slipping and she was becoming more and more depressed.
Quotes
I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination. - Jimmy Dean
The best way to predict the future is to create it. - Abraham Lincoln
Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened. - Dr. Seuss