depressive
adjective/dɪˈprɛsɪv/
Frequency rank: #9,535 most common English word
Meaning
Relating to or causing feelings of severe sadness and hopelessness.
Example sentence
She had been living with depressive symptoms for years before finally seeking help.
Synonyms & related words
- melancholic
- gloomy
- bleak
- despairing
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