downer

Example Sentences

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“I was doubting myself, hadn’t been practicing, was just being a downer,” Tongi says.

From Seattle Times

Indeed, the final edition of this wild and wacky tournament ultimately turned into a downer for just about everyone but Burns.

From Washington Times

At the same time, it should be clear that the show is not a huge downer but is about resilience and our shared humanity — and it pulses with the power of a good yarn.

From New York Times

Some parents may recognize some of their own actions on-screen, but for most viewers, the film is likely to be a bit of a downer.

From Washington Post

I fear this makes me a downer, the one sitting awkwardly and hungrily at the table while everyone else enjoys dishes I can only stare at longingly.

From Salon