downbeat
adjective
1. sad or pessimistic
- He sounded downbeat when asked about his future plans.
noun
1. the first beat of a musical measure (as the conductor's arm moves downward)
Definition categories: communication, beat, rhythm
1. sad or pessimistic
- He sounded downbeat when asked about his future plans.
1. the first beat of a musical measure (as the conductor's arm moves downward)
Definition categories: communication, beat, rhythm