downbeat
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They reacted by sending the University of Michigan’s early-April Index of Consumer Sentiment sliding to a record low, with every demographic cohort of age, income, and political preference sounding downbeat.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
JPMorgan Chase beat first-quarter earnings expectations, as volatility from the Iran conflict led to record market revenue — but the stock pulled back after a downbeat view on net interest income.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 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
He headed to his downbeat captain Harry Brook, who was slouched by the boundary edge.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026
Clap or tap to the beat of a song for a few measures, tapping louder on the downbeat and lighter on the other beats in the measure, then begin singing.
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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