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downbeat

[/ˈdaʊnbiːt/]
noun/adjectivepl: downbeats
tempo forte; batida descendente; pessimista
1. (Music) The first beat of a musical measure, typically emphasized
The conductor emphasized the downbeat with a sharp gesture.
O maestro enfatizou o tempo forte com um gesto acentuado.
2. (Adjective) Pessimistic or gloomy in tone or outlook
The movie has a downbeat ending that left audiences feeling sad.
O filme tem um final pessimista que deixou o público triste.
3. (Adjective) Lacking energy or enthusiasm; subdued
His downbeat attitude affected the whole team's morale.
Sua atitude pessimista afetou o moral de todo o time.
NYC Slang
negative vibe; downer
Synonyms
pessimisticnegativegloomybeatpulsemelancholicsubdued
Antonyms
upbeatoptimisticpositivecheerfulenergetic

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pessimista; tempo forte
Standard usage in music and general contexts
São Paulo
batida descendente; mood pessimista
More common in musical contexts
Portugal
tempo forte; pessimista
Standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

downbeat mood
on the downbeat
hit the downbeat
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