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

Compounding the downbeat mood was news Friday that the US economy unexpectedly lost jobs in February, while unemployment edged up.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

When it came to the economy, the prime minister was again fairly downbeat.

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

Just long enough for the heart of each man to adjust its throb to the downbeat of the other.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison