depression

Definition

  • noun: a state of feeling sad
  • noun: the angular distance of a celestial object below the horizon
  • synonyms: schmerz, slough of despond, abasement

Examples

  • He grew up during 'the (Great) Depression'. [=the 1930s, when the U.S. and many other countries were in a very bad depression]

  • After several years of an economic boom, it looks as though we may be heading toward a 'depression'.

  • Many people suffer from clinical 'depression' for years before being diagnosed.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Do you know about his death? Last month he hung himself in his apartment. What's that have to do with me? Sean suffered from anxiety and depression. His mother claimed this started during his time as Fletcher's student. Now Caseys aren't wealthy, they don't wanna file suit So... what do they want? (..)
    2014 Whiplash