bummer

Example Sentences

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In those years, all the cool surf brands made cute surf clothing, but the emphasis was decidedly more on the aesthetic than the function, which was a bummer when it came to, you know, surfing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

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

“It’s a bummer, all right,” George was saying gloomily to Fred.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling