downbeat

Example Sentences

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Shares of Walmart rallied Thursday after the company indicated that the downbeat profit outlook it had provided was basically a way for the retail behemoth to underpromise so it could overdeliver.

From MarketWatch

Ukrainian negotiator Rustem Umerov cut a less downbeat tone, saying the discussions had been "substantive and intensive" and that while there had been progress, no details could be disclosed "at this stage".

From BBC

From my conversations with some of those involved, they sound frustrated, downbeat and a little annoyed.

From BBC

January’s jobs report easily surpassed Wall Street expectations, giving a temporary boost to stocks Wednesday — but it was downbeat data for many Americans who are unemployed and looking for work.

From MarketWatch

Newcastle are now languishing in 12th place in the Premier League - and Howe cut a visibly downbeat figure after the match.

From BBC