Thumbs Down

Pronunciation: /θʌmz daʊn/

Definitions of thumbs down

noun a gesture or expression of disapproval or rejection

Example Sentences

A1 I gave the movie a thumbs down because it was boring.

A2 She received a thumbs down from the judges for her performance.

B1 The product received mostly thumbs down reviews from customers.

B2 The new policy was met with a thumbs down from the majority of employees.

C1 His decision to resign was seen as a thumbs down by the board of directors.

C2 The artist's latest album got a thumbs down from music critics.

adverb in a downward direction or motion

Example Sentences

A1 She gave a thumbs down when asked if she liked the new movie.

A2 He shook his head and gave a thumbs down to indicate his disapproval.

B1 The audience collectively gave a thumbs down to the performance.

B2 Despite her best efforts, the project received a thumbs down from the board.

C1 The critics unanimously gave the film a thumbs down for its lack of originality.

C2 The committee's decision was a thumbs down for the proposed policy change.

Examples of thumbs down in a Sentence

formal The board members gave a thumbs down to the proposed budget cuts.

informal I gave the movie a thumbs down because it was boring.

slang I'm giving this restaurant a thumbs down, the food was terrible.

figurative She always gives me a thumbs down when I suggest new ideas.

Grammatical Forms of thumbs down

• past tense: thumbed down
• plural: thumbs down
• comparative: more thumbs down
• superlative: most thumbs down
• present tense: thumbs down
• future tense: will thumbs down
• perfect tense: have thumbed down
• continuous tense: is thumbing down
• singular: thumb down
• positive degree: thumbs down
• infinitive: to thumb down
• gerund: thumbing down
• participle: thumbing down

Origin and Evolution of thumbs down

First Known Use: 0001 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The origin of the phrase 'thumbs down' can be traced back to ancient Roman times, specifically during gladiatorial games where the audience would use hand gestures to indicate whether a defeated gladiator should be spared or killed.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the gesture of 'thumbs down' has become universally recognized as a sign of disapproval or rejection, with the phrase itself being commonly used in modern language to convey a negative sentiment.