depressive
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.making you feel very sad or without hope.
adj.tending to cause depression or a dispiriting atmosphere.
Simple“The gray weather and empty streets had a depressive effect on his mood.”
In context“The documentary offered a depressive look at the industrial decline of the region, leaving the audience with little sense of hope for the future.”
- 02 C1 Advanced
adj.connected to the medical condition of depression.
adj.relating to or characteristic of the clinical psychological state of depression.
Simple“She was diagnosed with a depressive disorder after struggling for several months.”
In context“The patient exhibited classic depressive symptoms, including persistent lethargy and a marked loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities.”
Synonyms - 03 C2 Proficiency
n.a person who suffers from the medical condition of depression.
n.a person suffering from clinical depression. Often used in medical or historical contexts.
Simple“The clinic provides specialized support groups for depressives and their families.”
In context“Early twentieth-century literature often portrayed the chronic depressive as a tragic figure misunderstood by a fast-paced society.”
Synonyms
Usage depressive symptoms
“He voiced depressive donkey Eeyore in TV animation The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh from the late 1980s as well as numerous related shows, films and games.”
“It made it easy to communicate and solve problems." When she was unable to access the drug for two weeks, she says she experienced depressive episodes and suicidal thoughts.”
From French dépressif or Medieval Latin depressivus. By surface analysis, depress + -ive.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.