downbeat
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While the tone was downbeat, or at best cautious, what was remarkable was how little the Fund changed its global growth outlook from its January update.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
Sentiment was decidedly downbeat as the trading week got under way in Asia, which is particularly vulnerable to energy market turmoil as it imports the bulk of its power needs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
While lower-income consumers are slowing down, there’s been a long-running disconnect between downbeat consumer sentiment and strong spending, he noted, pointing to a strong holiday shopping season at the end of 2025.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 14, 2026
When it came to the economy, the prime minister was again fairly downbeat.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026
In addition to the downbeat and meter, you will also need to determine whether the first note of the song begins directly on the downbeat or on a pickup.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
Vocabulary lists containing downbeat
Music - Middle School
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Music - High School
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