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downbeat

1 downbeat /ˈdaʊnˌbiːt/ noun
plural downbeats
1 downbeat
/ˈdaʊnˌbiːt/
noun
plural downbeats
Learner's definition of DOWNBEAT
[count] music
: the downward movement that a conductor makes to show which note is played with the greatest stress or force(乐队指挥示意强拍的向下手势)下拍
: the first beat of a measure of music第一个强拍
2 downbeat /ˈdaʊnˌbiːt/ adjective
2 downbeat
/ˈdaʊnˌbiːt/
adjective
Learner's definition of DOWNBEAT
[more downbeat; most downbeat]
: sad or depressing : not happy or hopeful令人沮丧的;悲观的
opposite upbeat
BNC: 37849 COCA: 27759

downbeat

1 of 2

noun

down·​beat ˈdau̇n-ˌbēt How to pronounce downbeat (audio)
1
: the downward stroke of a conductor indicating the principally accented note of a measure of music
also : the first beat of a measure
2
: a decline in activity or prosperity

downbeat

2 of 2

adjective

: pessimistic, gloomy
a downbeat assessment

Example Sentences

Adjective a downbeat prediction for the company's sales performance in the upcoming year
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
And at 11:01, the first downbeat of 'Jingle Bells' starts. Nancy Kruh, PEOPLE.com, 23 Nov. 2021 This move emphasized a strong kick on every downbeat, popularizing the four-to-the-floor rhythmic pattern and laying the foundations for early house and techno. Katie Bain, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2021 This is a rare instance of Watts stepping into the spotlight, throwing fills onto the end of nearly every line but never missing the timing of the next downbeat. BostonGlobe.com, 25 Aug. 2021 Friz Freleng gave us a highly theatrical Bugs who seemed to exist on a vaudeville stage, always ready at the drop of a downbeat to fly into song and dance. Will Friedwald, WSJ, 13 Oct. 2020 These are all part of the remarkably consistent downbeat on radio stations given over to holiday music. Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review, 20 Dec. 2019 Heavy on the downbeats, his reading of that season-opening staple was the only weak link on the orchestra’s unusually lively and engaging opening gala on Saturday night. Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2019 Three minutes before downbeat at Unitas’s final rehearsal at the Villa Victoria Center for the Arts earlier this month, the conductor was informed that the entertainment license for the evening had been revoked. Zoë Madonna, BostonGlobe.com, 25 May 2018 Over a resonant downbeat, Abel Tesfaye makes good use of his signature falsetto. Raisa Bruner, Time, 2 Feb. 2018
Adjective
Consumers are already feeling particularly downbeat, and analysts have begun lowering their third-quarter earnings estimates. Hardika Singh, WSJ, 6 Sep. 2022 In fact, Digital World's filings have been consistently downbeat on the likelihood that Truth Social will be a success. Drew Harwell, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Aug. 2022 In fact, Digital World’s filings have been consistently downbeat on the likelihood that Truth Social will be a success. Drew Harwell, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2022 Amazingly, Saul's approach to its own finale has been much, much more downbeat. Darren Franich, EW.com, 12 Aug. 2022 Several other chipmakers subsequently issued downbeat results, with the PC market showing particular weakness. oregonlive, 15 Aug. 2022 The company's shares were already down 52% in the past year, before Tuesday's downbeat results. Chelsey Dulaney, WSJ, 3 Aug. 2022 The company recently reported downbeat Q1 results, with earnings of $0.07 on a per share and adjusted basis falling below the $0.09 consensus estimate. Trefis Team, Forbes, 16 May 2022 Nadal is in the midst of one of his most remarkable seasons, despite the chronic pain that left him so downbeat in Rome and required intensive treatment in Paris. New York Times, 5 June 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1766, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1950, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of downbeat was in 1766
BNC: 37849 COCA: 27759

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