bummer
Example Sentences
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It’s a bit of a bummer that ad blocking only works with Lightway.
From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026
Not to be a bummer, but come summer, you might just find yourself missing the snowflakes.
From Slate • Feb. 25, 2026
It came with the pre-installed name of “Rocky,” which was kind of a bummer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026
A close reading reveals that the song is, in fact, a major bummer.
From Salon • Dec. 31, 2025
I understand and respect the rules, but for our team, it was still kind of a bummer.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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