bummer

Example Sentences

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Well, Carney’s made a movie about darkness and it’s a total bummer.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

In those years, all the cool surf brands made cute surf clothing, but the emphasis was decidedly more on the aesthetic than the function, which was a bummer when it came to, you know, surfing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

It’s a bit of a bummer that ad blocking only works with Lightway.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

That’s a bummer, but at least there’s no shoveling involved.

From Slate • Feb. 25, 2026

I understand and respect the rules, but for our team, it was still kind of a bummer.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles