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Word: Depressed
Speech Type: Adjective
dɪˈprɛst
(of a person) in a state of unhappiness or despondency
Short Definition:in state of unhappiness or despondency
Examples:- she felt lonely and depressed
(of a place or economic activity) suffering the damaging effects of a lack of demand or employment
Short Definition:suffering effects of lack of demand or employment
Examples:- depressed inner-city areas
(of an object or part of an object) in a lower position, having been pushed down
Short Definition:(of object or part of object) in lower position, having been pushed down
Examples:- a depressed fracture of the skull
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