Depression
10 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A mental health condition characterised by persistent sadness and loss of interest; severe economic downturn with high unemployment. A sunken area or hollow in a surface.
“The therapist specialises in treating anxiety and depression.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/dɪˈprɛʃən/
Syllables
de·pres·sion
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Wordle
Triple-E and double-S pattern; -SION ending is common
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Scrabble
Worth 15 points; good for deploying multiple common letters
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