downbeat

Example Sentences

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The demand recovery helped overshadow a downbeat earnings outlook for the current quarter and lowered profit guidance for the full year, as demand fell in the weeks following the start of the conflict.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Despite the downbeat earnings outlook, Hyundai shares climbed about 80% this year, attributed by analysts to AI and robotics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 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

Guy Greco struck the downbeat three final times—hop^hop-hop—and the two lines collided at the gate in a frenzy of hugs and shrieks and kisses.

From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli