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Downbeat

ˈdaʊnbiːt

Downbeat definitions

adjective

Inflections:

downbeat

pessimistic or gloomy

"the assessment of the UK's economic prospects is downbeat"

Synonyms:
pessimistic gloomy negative defeatist gloom-ridden cynical bleak fatalistic dark black despairing despondent depressed dejected demoralized hopeless melancholy glum lugubrious suspicious distrustful doubting alarmist
relaxed and understated

"he responds to her enthusiasm with downbeat bemusement"

Synonyms:
relaxed easy-going equable free and easy easy at ease casual informal nonchalant insouciant understated inconspicuous low-key subdued discreet muted subtle played down toned down unostentatious blasé cool

noun

Inflections:

downbeat downbeats

an accented beat, usually the first of the bar