downer

Example Sentences

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“I was doubting myself, hadn’t been practicing, was just being a downer,” Tongi says.

From Seattle Times

Indeed, the final edition of this wild and wacky tournament ultimately turned into a downer for just about everyone but Burns.

From Washington Times

At the same time, it should be clear that the show is not a huge downer but is about resilience and our shared humanity — and it pulses with the power of a good yarn.

From New York Times

He became drowsy from two "downers" he took to help him sleep when he got home.

From Fox News

“Seek You” isn’t the downer one might expect, given its sobering subject matter.

From Los Angeles Times