Downer

Pronunciation: /ˈdaʊnər/

Definitions of downer

noun a drug, especially a depressant or tranquilizer

Example Sentences

A1 My friend canceled our plans last minute, it was a real downer.

A2 Failing the test was a real downer for Sarah.

B1 Losing my job was a real downer, but I'm trying to stay positive.

B2 The rainy weather was a bit of a downer on our vacation.

C1 The negative feedback from the boss was a real downer on the team's morale.

C2 The sudden death of a close friend was a major downer for everyone in the community.

Examples of downer in a Sentence

formal The news of the company's bankruptcy was a real downer for the shareholders.

informal I'm sorry to be a downer, but we have to cancel the party this weekend.

slang I hate to be a downer, but this weather is totally bumming me out.

figurative Her negative attitude was a real downer on the whole team's morale.

Grammatical Forms of downer

• past tense: downed
• plural: downers
• comparative: downer
• superlative: downest
• present tense: down
• future tense: will down
• perfect tense: have downed
• continuous tense: is downing
• singular: downer
• positive degree: down
• infinitive: to down
• gerund: downing
• participle: downed

Origin and Evolution of downer

First Known Use: 1960 year

Language of Origin: American English

Story behind the word: The word 'downer' is believed to have originated as a slang term in American English.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a drug that has a depressing or calming effect, 'downer' has evolved to also refer to anything that brings a person's mood or energy level down, such as a disappointing situation or a person who is a source of negativity.