downer

noun
UK: /ˈdaʊ.nər/
US: /ˈdaʊ.nɚ/

  1. A thing that makes you feel sad or unhappy.

    1. The bad weather was a real downer.
    2. The news about the company closing was a total downer for everyone.

  2. A drug that makes you feel relaxed or depressed; also known as a depressant.

    1. He took a downer to calm his nerves.
    2. She warned him about the dangers of mixing downers with alcohol.

  3. A person who is pessimistic and brings down the mood of others.

    1. Don't be such a downer, try to be more positive.
    2. I avoid spending time with him because he's always a downer.

Synonyms

drag bummer depressant
downer transitive-verb

  1. To decrease or lower someone's mood or enthusiasm.

    1. Don't downer my good mood.
    2. The bad news really downed her for the rest of the day.
downer intransitive-verb

  1. To cause someone to feel depressed or less enthusiastic.

    1. His comments really downered me.
    2. The criticism downered her confidence significantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "downer" in English means: A thing that makes you feel sad or unhappy., A drug that makes you feel relaxed or depressed; also known as a depressant., A person who is pessimistic and brings down the mood of others..

The phonetic transcription of "downer" is /ˈdaʊ.nər/ in British English and /ˈdaʊ.nɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "downer": drag, bummer, depressant.

Example usage of "downer": "The bad weather was a real downer.". More examples on the page.