definition of
depression

[1] #1 depression n. a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity. wn

[2] #2 depression n. [slump, economic crisis] a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment. wn

[3] #3 depression n. [natural depression] a sunken or depressed geological formation. wn

[4] #4 depression n. sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy. wn

[5] #5 depression n. [Depression, Great Depression] a period during the 1930s when there was a worldwide economic depression and mass unemployment. wn