bummer
Example Sentences
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Pondering the potential heat death of humanity is a bummer of a way to start the week, I know.
From Slate ● Sep. 14, 2026
It’s been a bit of a bummer summer, especially on the men’s side, where injuries have tormented the field.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
She detects a generalized funk poisoning our existence and asks, not unreasonably, “What is with this bummer veil cast over everything fun or exciting?”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Well, Carney’s made a movie about darkness and it’s a total bummer.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
Word got around quickly, and the teachers all ignored it, which was a bummer for Jules.
From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely
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