depressive
gb/dɪpɹˈɛsɪv/ us/dɪpɹˈɛsɪv/
B2
Angielski
depressziós, lehangoló, nyomasztó, depresszióra hajlamos, depressziós beteg, depresszióval élő ember, visszafogó, kedvezőtlen
C1
TECHNICAL
1
depressziós
B2
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
He has depressive symptoms.
Depressziós tünetei vannak.
This medicine can help with depressive episodes.
Ez a gyógyszer segíthet depressziós epizódok esetén.
Częsty błąd:
Learners often confuse depressive (relating to depression) with depressed (feeling sad).
Znaczenie
relating to clinical depression
Kolokacje
depressive symptoms
|depressive episode
|depressive disorder
|depressive illness
|depressive state
|depressive phase
|depressive features
|depressive relapse
|depressive mood
|depressive severity
Synonimy
depression-related (More explicit and often used in academic writing.)
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clinical (Often implies medical assessment rather than general mood.)
Antonimy
manic (Opposite pole of mood in bipolar disorder contexts.)
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euphoric (Describes unusually elevated mood rather than low mood.)
Tematy
health
|mental_health
|psychology
|medicine
Definicja
connected to depression as an illness.
Relating to depression, especially as a medical or psychological condition.
B2
2
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
This movie is very depressive.
Ez a film nagyon lehangoló.
The dark weather feels depressive.
A sötét idő nagyon lehangoló.
Częsty błąd:
Depressive describes something that causes a low mood; depressed describes a person’s feelings.
Znaczenie
making you feel sad
Kolokacje
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
Synonimy
gloomy (More common and less intense in many contexts.)
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dispiriting (Emphasizes loss of confidence or enthusiasm.)
Antonimy
uplifting (Creates a more positive, hopeful feeling.)
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cheerful (Bright and happy in tone or mood.)
Tematy
emotions
|everyday_life
Definicja
making you feel very sad or without hope.
Making you feel sad, hopeless, or lacking energy; gloomy and dispiriting.
C1
3
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
She can be depressive in winter.
Télen depressziós tud lenni.
Częsty błąd:
This sense describes a tendency over time, not a single moment (for that, use depressed).
Znaczenie
prone to feeling depressed
Kolokacje
a depressive personality
|depressive tendencies
|a depressive temperament
|a depressive outlook
|depressive traits
|depressive thinking
|a depressive type
Synonimy
melancholic (Often more literary and less clinical.)
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downbeat (More informal and usually less serious.)
Antonimy
optimistic (Expecting good outcomes rather than focusing on negative ones.)
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upbeat (More positive and energetic in attitude.)
Tematy
emotions
|people
|personality
Definicja
often sad or likely to become depressed.
Often feeling depressed or tending toward depression in mood or temperament.
RZECZOWNIK
C2
TECHNICAL
4
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
Some books use the word depressive to mean a person with depression.
Egyes könyvek a depressive szót a depressziós beteg jelentésében használják.
Częsty błąd:
This noun can sound clinical or outdated; many speakers prefer person with depression.
Znaczenie
person with depression
Kolokacje
a depressive
|chronic depressives
|treat depressives
|support for depressives
Synonimy
person with depression (More common and person-first in modern usage.)
Antonimy
non-depressed person (Simply indicates absence of depression, not a personality type.)
Tematy
health
|mental_health
|people
Definicja
a person who has depression.
A person who has depression or experiences repeated depressive episodes.
C1
FORMAL
5
visszafogó
B2
kedvezőtlen
B2
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
Bad news can have a depressive effect on sales.
A rossz hírek visszafogó hatással lehetnek az eladásokra.
Częsty błąd:
In this sense, depressive describes an effect on activity (e.g., sales), not an emotion.
Znaczenie
causing economic or general decline
Kolokacje
a depressive effect
|depressive conditions
|a depressive influence
|a depressive impact
|depressive forces
|depressive pressure
|depressive policy
Synonimy
dampening (More common; suggests reducing strength rather than causing sadness.)
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contractionary (More technical; often used for economic policy.)
Antonimy
stimulative (Encouraging growth or increased activity.)
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expansionary (Often used for policies that increase economic activity.)
Tematy
business
|economics
|society
Definicja
causing things to become weaker or less active, especially the economy.
Tending to reduce activity, growth, or confidence, especially in economic or social conditions.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
depressive
IPA
GB/dɪpɹˈɛsɪv/
US/dɪpɹˈɛsɪv/
Sylaby i akcent
de - press - ive (3 sylaby)
Stress on 2nd syllable (press)
Formy wyrazu
Adjective
- Base: depressive
Noun
- Base: depressive
- Plural: depressives
Rodzina wyrazów
Forms
depressives
noun
Core family
Related words
depressingly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
antidepressant
noun
Advanced or less common
depressant
noun
Wyrażenia
depressive disorder
1/dɪpɹˈɛsɪv dɪsˈɔɹdɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
type of depression condition
an illness where depression is the main symptom.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- Manic-depressive illness is an older term for bipolar disorder.