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Definition of downbeat adjective from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

     

    downbeat

     adjective
    adjective
    NAmE//ˈdaʊnbit//
     
    (informal)
     
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  1. 1dull or depressing; not having much hope for the future The overall mood of the meeting was downbeat. opposite upbeat
  2. 2not showing strong feelings or enthusiasm
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