downbeat
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Definitions
noun
- The accented beat at the beginning of a bar (indicated by a conductor with a downward stroke).
adjective
- Sad or pessimistic.“He sounded downbeat when asked about his future plans.”
- Cautiously optimistic.“She carried herself with a quiet downbeat grace.”
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