downbeat

Example Sentences

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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

He headed to his downbeat captain Harry Brook, who was slouched by the boundary edge.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

The cruise operator missed sales expectations for the latest quarter and provided a downbeat outlook for both profit and bookings.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

Chief Financial Officer Karen Parkhill gave downbeat commentary, citing rising memory costs.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

Then the piano keys trilled and the guitar and bass and drums pounced on the downbeat and I forgot all about Vonetta, the record needle, and getting in trouble.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia