as in accident
something (as a situation or event) that is depressing
that story of drug addiction was a real downer
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Recent Examples of downer
Trading India would just turn a disappointing season into a real downer.
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Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 23 July 2024
Dell also misses the space at the sides of the keyboard since the four speakers are above it and on the laptop's underside, adding to the list of design downers.
—PCMAG, 27 Sep. 2024
Yup, that means eight players will be sent home almost immediately, which is kind of a downer.
—Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2024
The moon challenging Venus and Saturn can be a downer.
—USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2024
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Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 23 July 2024
Dell also misses the space at the sides of the keyboard since the four speakers are above it and on the laptop's underside, adding to the list of design downers.
—PCMAG, 27 Sep. 2024
Yup, that means eight players will be sent home almost immediately, which is kind of a downer.
—Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2024
The moon challenging Venus and Saturn can be a downer.
—USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for downer
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My childhood friend died in a motorcycle accident after a day of drinking.Jane Hillstrom, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
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Like many Santas, Dendy got into the role by accident, prodded two decades ago by his wife, whose firm was conducting its annual Christmas benefit for an East Dallas school.Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Adam—great in the bower, but a bit of a bore—speaks in paeans, but the snake speaks boldly, sensuously.Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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Winter days spent inside trying to escape the cold can quickly become a bore.Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 21 Nov. 2024
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About Last Night starred Moore and Lowe as Debbie Sullivan and Danny Martin, two 20-somethings in Chicago who fall in love and must navigate the ups and downs of their first real relationship.Toria Sheffield, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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While the Mustangs' defense has had its ups and downs, their ability to score quickly keeps them in every game.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Well this is a big time bummer: Big Time Rush is no longer available on Paramount+.Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 26 Dec. 2024
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One slight bummer: driving around for nearly 10 minutes beforehand looking for street spots because the small parking lot seemingly is always full.Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Downer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downer. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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