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depression
noun (UNHAPPINESS) /dɪˈpreʃ.ən/Definition
B2 [U] the state of feeling very unhappy and without hope for the future: I was overwhelmed by feelings of depression.Sadness and regret B2 [C or U] a mental illness in which a person is very unhappy and anxious (= worried and nervous) for long periods and cannot have a normal life during these periods: Tiredness, loss of appetite, and sleeping problems are all classic symptoms of depression. If you suffer from depression, it's best to get professional help. → See also clinical depressionMental and psychiatric disorders
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