Depression synonyms

Credit squeeze, a blue funk, bad times, and credit crunch are all synonyms for depression. Cheerfulness and boom are antonyms of depression. And here are 60 another word for depression.

Another word for depression

1. sadness

A blue funk, a funk, a low, clinical depression, dejection, desolation, despair, despondency, disconsolateness, discouragement, dispiritedness, dolefulness, dolour, downheartedness, dysthymia, endogenous depression, gloom, gloominess, heavy-heartedness, hopelessness, low spirits, melancholia, melancholy, misery, moodiness, mopery, moroseness, one's black dog, pessimism, postnatal depression, reactive depression, sadness, sorrow, tearfulness, the blahs, the blues, the doldrums, the dumps, the megrims, the mopes, the slough of despond, unhappiness, upset, woe, and disconsolation are all synonyms for depression.

2. decline

Bad times, credit crunch, credit squeeze, decline, downturn, hard times, inactivity, paralysis, recession, slowdown, slump, stagnation, standstill, and stagflation are all another word for depression.

Depression synonym statistics

Depression synonym page has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 1 synonym with 3, 4, 13, 15, 19, and 20 letters and 4 synonyms with 5, and 6 letters. 3 synonyms with 7, 12, and 18 letters and 7 synonyms with 8 letters.

8 synonyms with 9 letters and 9 synonyms with 10 letters. 6 synonyms with 11 letters and 2 synonyms with 14, and 16 letters. For a total of 57 another word for depression.

Depression sentences

She struggled with depression for years.

The economy faced severe depression recently.

Support can help combat depression effectively.

Understanding depression requires compassion and patience.

Related Words for depression

  1. Predominantly
    • Synonyms: mainly, mostly
    • Opposites: rarely, occasionally
    • Part of speech: adverb
  2. Proliferation
    • Synonyms: Expansion, growth
    • Opposites: reduction, decline
    • Part of speech: noun
  3. Concentration
    • Synonyms: close attention, close thought
    • Opposites: inattention, distraction
    • Part of speech: noun
  4. Possibly
    • Synonyms: perhaps, maybe
    • Opposites: impossibly, definitely
    • Part of speech: adverb
  5. Companion
    • Synonyms: associate, partner
    • Opposites: enemy, stranger
    • Part of speech: noun
  6. Session
    • Synonyms: meeting, sitting
    • Opposites: interruption, break
    • Part of speech: noun
  7. Functionality
    • Synonyms: Capability, usability
    • Opposites: dysfunction, inefficiency
    • Part of speech: noun
  8. Irrational
    • Synonyms: unreasonable, illogical
    • Opposites: rational, logical
    • Part of speech: adjective
  9. Aspiration
    • Synonyms: desire, hope
    • Opposites: apathy, indifference
    • Part of speech: noun
  10. Flawless
    • Synonyms: perfect, without blemish
    • Opposites: flawed, imperfect, defective
    • Part of speech: adjective
  11. Depending
    • Synonyms: Based on, contingent on
    • Opposites: independent, self-reliant
    • Part of speech: verb
  12. Depend
    • Synonyms: be contingent on, be conditional on
    • Opposites: independ, self-sufficient
    • Part of speech: verb
  13. Aforementioned
    • Synonyms: Previously mentioned, above-mentioned
    • Opposites: subsequent, following
    • Part of speech: adjective
  14. Progression
    • Synonyms: development, progress
    • Opposites: regression, decline
    • Part of speech: noun
  15. Depth
    • Synonyms: deepness, distance downwards
    • Opposites: shallowness, surface
    • Part of speech: noun
  16. Prediction
    • Synonyms: forecast, prophecy
    • Opposites: retrospection, recollection
    • Part of speech: noun
  17. Prerequisite
    • Synonyms: necessary condition, precondition
    • Opposites: unnecessary, non-essential
    • Part of speech: noun
  18. Ruthless
    • Synonyms: merciless, pitiless
    • Opposites: merciful, compassionate, gentle
    • Part of speech: adjective
  19. Region
    • Synonyms: Area, zone
    • Opposites: whole, entirety
    • Part of speech: noun
  20. In the region of
    • Synonyms: approximately, about
    • Opposites: exactly, precisely
    • Part of speech: preposition
  21. Compensation
    • Synonyms: recompense, repayment
    • Opposites: penalty, deprivation
    • Part of speech: noun
  22. Revelation
    • Synonyms: disclosure, surprising fact
    • Opposites: keeping, covering up
    • Part of speech: noun
  23. Questionable
    • Synonyms: controversial, contentious
    • Opposites: certain, indisputable
    • Part of speech: adjective
  24. Pessimistic
    • Synonyms: gloomy, negative
    • Opposites: optimistic, hopeful, cheerful
    • Part of speech: adjective
  25. Respected
    • Synonyms: Esteemed, honored
    • Opposites: disrespected, contemptible
    • Part of speech: adjective
  26. Passive
    • Synonyms: submissive, acquiescent
    • Opposites: active, assertive
    • Part of speech: adjective
  27. Previously
    • Synonyms: formerly, earlier
    • Opposites: after, as a result of
    • Part of speech: adverb
  28. Classified
    • Synonyms: Confidential, secret
    • Opposites: public, open
    • Part of speech: adjective
  29. Reprimand
    • Synonyms: rebuke, reproof
    • Opposites: praise, commendation
    • Part of speech: noun
  30. Devotion
    • Synonyms: loyalty, faithfulness
    • Opposites: disloyalty, indifference, hatred
    • Part of speech: noun
  31. Meaningless
    • Synonyms: unintelligible, incomprehensible
    • Opposites: significant, purposeful
    • Part of speech: adjective
  32. Preliminary to
    • Synonyms: in preparation for, before
    • Opposites: final, conclusive
    • Part of speech: preposition
  33. Preliminary
    • Synonyms: preparatory, introductory
    • Opposites: concluding, closing, final
    • Part of speech: adjective
  34. Exploitation
    • Synonyms: taking advantage, making use
    • Opposites: benevolence, altruism
    • Part of speech: noun
  35. Resemble
    • Synonyms: look like, be similar to
    • Opposites: differ, contrast
    • Part of speech: verb
  36. Retention
    • Synonyms: Preservation, maintenance
    • Opposites: loss, forgetfulness
    • Part of speech: noun
  37. Validation
    • Synonyms: Confirmation, approval
    • Opposites: rejection, disapproval
    • Part of speech: noun
  38. Situation
    • Synonyms: circumstances, set of circumstances
    • Opposites: chaos, disorganization
    • Part of speech: noun
  39. Forest
    • Synonyms: Woods, woodland
    • Opposites: desert, clearing
    • Part of speech: noun
  40. Worthless
    • Synonyms: valueless, of little/no value
    • Opposites: valuable, precious, useful
    • Part of speech: adjective
  41. Portion
    • Synonyms: part, piece
    • Opposites: whole, entirety
    • Part of speech: noun
  42. Formation
    • Synonyms: emergence, coming into being
    • Opposites: destruction, disappearance, dissolution
    • Part of speech: noun
  43. Attraction
    • Synonyms: appeal, attractiveness
    • Opposites: repulsion, aversion
    • Part of speech: noun
  44. Distinction
    • Synonyms: difference, contrast
    • Opposites: similarity, uniformity
    • Part of speech: noun
  45. Instruction
    • Synonyms: order, command
    • Opposites: confusion, misguidance
    • Part of speech: noun
  46. Prestige
    • Synonyms: status, standing
    • Opposites: disrepute, obscurity
    • Part of speech: noun
  47. Irresponsible
    • Synonyms: reckless, rash
    • Opposites: responsible, sensible, serious
    • Part of speech: adjective
  48. Refresh
    • Synonyms: reinvigorate, revitalize
    • Opposites: stale, draining
    • Part of speech: verb
  49. Refreshing
    • Synonyms: invigorating, revitalizing
    • Opposites: stale, draining
    • Part of speech: adjective
  50. Champion
    • Synonyms: winner, title-holder
    • Opposites: opponent, critic
    • Part of speech: noun
  51. Preferred
    • Synonyms: Favored, chosen
    • Opposites: undesired, rejected
    • Part of speech: adjective
  52. Prefer
    • Synonyms: like better, would rather (have)
    • Opposites: dislike, reject
    • Part of speech: verb
  53. Threshold
    • Synonyms: doorstep, sill
    • Opposites: end, limit
    • Part of speech: noun
  54. Assignment
    • Synonyms: task, piece of work
    • Opposites: free time, leisure
    • Part of speech: noun
  55. Composition
    • Synonyms: make-up, constitution
    • Opposites: disorganization, disarray
    • Part of speech: noun