Feelings of severe despondency and dejection
“I tried to harness the power of positive thinking to snap me out of my depression.”
A long and severe recession in an economy or market
“What might have been a short recession would turn into the greatest depression in our nation's history.”
The act of lowering in amount
“The high interest rates would lead to a depression in the number of homes being sold.”
The act of physically lowering something
“A depression of the lever will start the machine.”
A sunken place or hollow on a surface
“The sparrow's well-concealed nest is usually sunken into a depression so that the rim is level with the ground.”
A low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream flowing through it
A long, narrow cut or depression in a hard material
A reduction in the value of an asset over time, due in particular to wear and tear
A serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action
A period of mental illness resulting from severe depression, stress, or anxiety
A disorder associated with cognitive function
A long, narrow ditch or hole dug in the ground
The state of being fatigued or exhausted
A market where a majority of investors are selling, causing prices to drop
A crease or fold in something, especially fabric or the skin
A low point, level, or figure
A feeling that one is inferior, typically due to low self-esteem
Lack of action where some is expected or appropriate
A (typically sudden) failure or collapse
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