depression
CEFR: B2
A clinical mental health disorder characterized by persistent sadness, low energy, and loss of interest; or a severe macroeconomic downturn.
Synonyms
- melancholy
- despondency
- recession
Common Collocations
- suffer from depression
- economic depression
- combat depression
Example Sentence
Epidemiological studies indicate that regular aerobic exercise significantly alleviates symptoms of clinical depression.