depressed
adjective
ECONOMICS uk/dɪˈprest/ usused to describe a situation in which there is less manufacturing or business activity than usual, fewer jobs, etc.:
The depressed state of the aerospace market made acquisitions difficult.
Banks took action yesterday to try to boost the depressed economy.
below the amount or level that is usual:
Anyone who did buy at the depressed 1987 prices has since been able to reap rich rewards as shares have hit new highs.
Sales remained depressed as a result of consumers' reluctance to spend on home improvements.