depressions

1. a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activitySynonyms: depressionAntonyms: elation

2. a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investmentSynonyms: depression, economic crisis, slump

3. a sunken or depressed geological formationSynonyms: depression, natural depressionAntonyms: natural elevation

4. sad feelings of gloom and inadequacySynonyms: depression

5. a period during the 1930s when there was a worldwide economic depression and mass unemploymentSynonyms: Depression, Great Depression

6. an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitationExamples: "a low moved in over night bringing sleet and snow"Synonyms: depression, low