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Synonyms for downbeat


Grammar : Adj
Spell : doun-beet
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdaʊnˌbit



Définition of downbeat

Origin :
  • 1876 (n.), in reference to downward stroke of a conductor's baton; 1952 (adj.) in figurative sense of "pessimistic," but that is probably via associations of the word down (adv.), because the beat itself is no more pessimistic than the upbeat is optimistic.
  • adj pessimistic

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