depressive
gb/dɪpɹˈɛsɪv/ us/dɪpɹˈɛsɪv/
B2
Engels
depressziós, lehangoló, nyomasztó, depresszióra hajlamos, depressziós beteg, depresszióval élő ember, visszafogó, kedvezőtlen
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TECHNICAL
1
depressziós
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
depressive + [symptoms/episode/disorder/state]
The doctor asked about depressive symptoms such as low mood and loss of interest.
Az orvos rákérdezett a depressziós tünetekre, például a rossz hangulatra és az érdeklődés elvesztésére.
She was treated for a depressive episode that lasted several weeks.
Több hétig tartó depressziós epizód miatt kezelték.
The report noted depressive features alongside anxiety.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
He has depressive symptoms.
Depressziós tünetei vannak.
This medicine can help with depressive episodes.
Ez a gyógyszer segíthet depressziós epizódok esetén.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners often confuse depressive (relating to depression) with depressed (feeling sad).
Betekenis
relating to clinical depression
Woordcombinaties
depressive symptoms
|depressive episode
|depressive disorder
|depressive illness
|depressive state
|depressive phase
|depressive features
|depressive relapse
|depressive mood
|depressive severity
Synoniemen
depression-related (More explicit and often used in academic writing.)
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clinical (Often implies medical assessment rather than general mood.)
Antoniemen
manic (Opposite pole of mood in bipolar disorder contexts.)
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euphoric (Describes unusually elevated mood rather than low mood.)
Thema's
health
|mental_health
|psychology
|medicine
Definitie
connected to depression as an illness.
Relating to depression, especially as a medical or psychological condition.
B2
2
Gebruikspatroon:
depressive + [weather/news/film/atmosphere]
The constant rain made the whole week feel depressive.
Az állandó eső miatt az egész hét lehangoló volt.
The documentary was powerful but also deeply depressive.
A dokumentumfilm erőteljes volt, de egyben mélyen lehangoló is.
It’s a depressive thought to imagine the city without its parks.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
This movie is very depressive.
Ez a film nagyon lehangoló.
The dark weather feels depressive.
A sötét idő nagyon lehangoló.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Depressive describes something that causes a low mood; depressed describes a person’s feelings.
Betekenis
making you feel sad
Woordcombinaties
depressive weather
|a depressive atmosphere
|depressive news
|a depressive mood
|a depressive film
|depressive thoughts
|a depressive setting
|depressive music
|a depressive feeling
|a depressive tone
Synoniemen
gloomy (More common and less intense in many contexts.)
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dispiriting (Emphasizes loss of confidence or enthusiasm.)
Antoniemen
uplifting (Creates a more positive, hopeful feeling.)
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cheerful (Bright and happy in tone or mood.)
Thema's
emotions
|everyday_life
Definitie
making you feel very sad or without hope.
Making you feel sad, hopeless, or lacking energy; gloomy and dispiriting.
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3
Gebruikspatroon:
a depressive [person/personality/temperament]
He isn’t always unhappy, but he can be depressive during stressful periods.
Nem mindig boldogtalan, de stresszes időszakokban depressziós tud lenni.
Her friends describe her as thoughtful, not depressive, despite her quiet style.
A barátai inkább elgondolkodónak írják le, nem depressziós alkatnak, a csendes stílusa ellenére.
The therapist helped him notice depressive patterns in his thinking.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
She can be depressive in winter.
Télen depressziós tud lenni.
Veelgemaakte fout:
This sense describes a tendency over time, not a single moment (for that, use depressed).
Betekenis
prone to feeling depressed
Woordcombinaties
a depressive personality
|depressive tendencies
|a depressive temperament
|a depressive outlook
|depressive traits
|depressive thinking
|a depressive type
Synoniemen
melancholic (Often more literary and less clinical.)
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downbeat (More informal and usually less serious.)
Antoniemen
optimistic (Expecting good outcomes rather than focusing on negative ones.)
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upbeat (More positive and energetic in attitude.)
Thema's
emotions
|people
|personality
Definitie
often sad or likely to become depressed.
Often feeling depressed or tending toward depression in mood or temperament.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
C2
TECHNICAL
4
Gebruikspatroon:
a depressive; depressives
In older clinical writing, patients were sometimes described as depressives.
Régebbi klinikai írásokban a pácienseket néha depressziós betegeknek nevezték.
The clinic’s program was designed for depressives who had frequent relapses.
A klinika programját olyan depressziós betegek számára tervezték, akiknél gyakoriak voltak a visszaesések.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
Some books use the word depressive to mean a person with depression.
Egyes könyvek a depressive szót a depressziós beteg jelentésében használják.
Veelgemaakte fout:
This noun can sound clinical or outdated; many speakers prefer person with depression.
Betekenis
person with depression
Woordcombinaties
a depressive
|chronic depressives
|treat depressives
|support for depressives
Synoniemen
person with depression (More common and person-first in modern usage.)
Antoniemen
non-depressed person (Simply indicates absence of depression, not a personality type.)
Thema's
health
|mental_health
|people
Definitie
a person who has depression.
A person who has depression or experiences repeated depressive episodes.
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FORMAL
5
visszafogó
B2
kedvezőtlen
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
depressive + [effect/influence/conditions/impact]
Higher interest rates can have a depressive effect on borrowing.
A magasabb kamatlábak visszafogó hatással lehetnek a hitelfelvételre.
The uncertainty created depressive conditions for investment.
A bizonytalanság kedvezőtlen feltételeket teremtett a beruházások számára.
The new tax was criticized as depressive for small businesses.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
Bad news can have a depressive effect on sales.
A rossz hírek visszafogó hatással lehetnek az eladásokra.
Veelgemaakte fout:
In this sense, depressive describes an effect on activity (e.g., sales), not an emotion.
Betekenis
causing economic or general decline
Woordcombinaties
a depressive effect
|depressive conditions
|a depressive influence
|a depressive impact
|depressive forces
|depressive pressure
|depressive policy
Synoniemen
dampening (More common; suggests reducing strength rather than causing sadness.)
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contractionary (More technical; often used for economic policy.)
Antoniemen
stimulative (Encouraging growth or increased activity.)
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expansionary (Often used for policies that increase economic activity.)
Thema's
business
|economics
|society
Definitie
causing things to become weaker or less active, especially the economy.
Tending to reduce activity, growth, or confidence, especially in economic or social conditions.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
depressive
IPA
GB/dɪpɹˈɛsɪv/
US/dɪpɹˈɛsɪv/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
de - press - ive (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 2nd syllable (press)
Woordvormen
Adjective
- Base: depressive
Noun
- Base: depressive
- Plural: depressives
Woordfamilie
Forms
depressives
noun
Core family
Related words
depressingly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
antidepressant
noun
Advanced or less common
depressant
noun
Uitdrukkingen
depressive disorder
1/dɪpɹˈɛsɪv dɪsˈɔɹdɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
type of depression condition
an illness where depression is the main symptom.
Voorbeelden
- The study compared anxiety disorders and depressive disorders.
- She receives treatment for a depressive disorder.
- Family history can increase the risk of a depressive disorder.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- He is being treated for a depressive disorder.
depressive episode
1/dɪpɹˈɛsɪv ˈɛpɪsˌoʊd/
fixed phrase
technical
period of depression
a time when someone has depression symptoms.
Voorbeelden
- She experienced a depressive episode during her first year at university.
- The therapist helped him recognize early signs of a depressive episode.
- Medication reduced the length of each depressive episode.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- He had a depressive episode last year.
depressive phase
1/dɪpɹˈɛsɪv fˈeɪz/
fixed phrase
technical
low-mood period in cycles
a time when someone is in a low mood, especially in a cycle.
Voorbeelden
- During the depressive phase, she found it hard to get out of bed.
- He learned strategies to manage sleep during a depressive phase.
- The doctor asked whether the depressive phase alternated with high-energy periods.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- During a depressive phase, he feels very tired.
depressive symptoms
1/dɪpɹˈɛsɪv sˈɪmptəmz/
fixed phrase
technical
signs of depression
signs that someone may have depression.
Voorbeelden
- After the breakup, he noticed depressive symptoms that lasted more than two weeks.
- Depressive symptoms are common, but they can have many causes.
- She kept a journal to track depressive symptoms over time.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- She has depressive symptoms.
- He talked to a doctor about depressive symptoms.
major depressive disorder
1/mˈeɪd͡ʒɚ dɪpɹˈɛsɪv dɪsˈɔɹdɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
clinical depression diagnosis
a medical diagnosis for serious, long-lasting depression.
Voorbeelden
- He was diagnosed with major depressive disorder and started treatment.
- Major depressive disorder can affect sleep, appetite, and concentration.
- The clinician screened for major depressive disorder during the visit.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- She was diagnosed with major depressive disorder.
manic-depressive illness
1/mˈænɪk dɪpɹˈɛsɪv ˈɪlnəs/
fixed phrase
technical
older term for bipolar disorder
an old name for bipolar disorder.
Voorbeelden
- Older books may refer to bipolar disorder as manic-depressive illness.
- She read an early memoir that used the term manic-depressive illness.
- The clinician explained that manic-depressive illness is now commonly called bipolar disorder.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- Manic-depressive illness is an older term for bipolar disorder.