downer

Example Sentences

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But Riley stressed the film is not a downer portrayal of the struggle between social classes.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Sorry to be a downer, but the reality is December and January are typically the months when companies cut the most jobs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

The one visual downer is the stage, which is no longer wood.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 19, 2024

Nothing's going to put a downer on it.”

From BBC • Aug. 1, 2024

I wait for some kind of disclaimer from him about his theory being dumb or that he’s sorry for being a downer.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy