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downbeat

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Scrabble points
14
Words With Friends
16
Letters
8
Pronunciation
/ˈdaʊnbiːt/
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/ˈdaʊnbiːt/ · /daʊnˈbiːt/

Definition of downbeat

3 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. The accented beat at the beginning of a bar (indicated by a conductor with a downward stroke).
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noun

  1. The accented beat at the beginning of a bar (indicated by a conductor with a downward stroke).

adj

  1. Sad or pessimistic.
    “He sounded downbeat when asked about his future plans.”
  2. Cautiously optimistic.
    “She carried herself with a quiet downbeat grace.”

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Etymology

From down + beat.

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