depression
Pronunciation:
/dɪˈpɹɛʃən//dəˈpɹɛʃ(ə)n/noun
Definitions
In psychotherapy and psychiatry, a state of mind producing serious, long-term lowering of enjoyment of life or inability to visualize a happy future.
Example: I used to suffer from depression, but now I'm mostly content with my life.
An area that is lower in topography than its surroundings.
In psychotherapy and psychiatry, a period of unhappiness or low morale which lasts longer than several weeks and may include ideation of self-inflicted injury or suicide.
An area of lowered air pressure that generally brings moist weather, sometimes promoting hurricanes and tornadoes.