depressed
intermediateB2/dɪˈprɛst/ · de-pressed
In a state of general unhappiness or despondency.
Meanings
In a state of general unhappiness or despondency.
عمومی بے خوشی یا افسردگی کی حالت میں۔
افسردہ
afsurdah
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- feeling depressed
- depressed mood
- severely depressed
Example Sentences
After losing his job, he felt deeply depressed.
اپنا کام کھونے کے بعد، وہ شدید افسردہ محسوس کر رہا تھا۔
Apna kaam khone ke baad, woh shadeed afsurdah mehsoos kar raha tha.
The long winter made her feel even more depressed.
لمبے سردیوں نے اسے اور بھی افسردہ کر دیا۔
Lambay sardiyon ne use aur bhi afsurdah kar diya.
He sought help because he was feeling depressed for a long time.
اس نے مدد طلب کی کیونکہ وہ کافی عرصے سے افسردہ محسوس کر رہا تھا۔
Us ne madad talab ki kyunke woh kafi arse se afsurdah mehsoos kar raha tha.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'depressed' as being pressed down by heavy weight.
Imagine a heavy stone pressing down on a flower, wilting it.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
غزل کی خوشبو سے معطر ہوں، اور ہوں افسردہ میں،
Ghazal ki khushboo se ma'atar hun, aur hun afsurdah main,
I am fragrant with the essence of the ghazal, yet I am depressed,
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چور کی دال پک رہی ہے، افسردہ رہنے کا کیا فائدہ؟
Chor ki daal pak rahi hai, afsurdah rehne ka kya faida?
What is the use of staying depressed when the thief's lentils are cooking?
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "deprimere" — to press down
First known use: 16th century
The word 'depressed' evolved from the Latin 'deprimere', which combines 'de-' meaning 'down' and 'premere' meaning 'to press', reflecting a state of being pressed down mentally or emotionally.