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The Depression

Noun:

1. a state of feeling sad or unhappy

Example sentence: After losing his job, he fell into a deep depression and found it hard to get out of bed.

2. (psychology) a mental disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities

Example sentence: She has been seeking therapy to help manage her depression and improve her overall well-being.

3. (economics) a severe and prolonged downturn in economic activity, characterized by decreased production, high unemployment rates, and a decline in business and consumer spending

Example sentence: The Great Depression of the 1930s had a lasting impact on the global economy.

4. a low or sunken area in the Earth's surface

Example sentence: The depression in the ground collected water after heavy rainfall.

5. a continuous and prolonged period of economic recession, often characterized by reduced economic activity and a decline in spending

Example sentence: The country experienced a long period of economic depression following the financial crisis.