Downbeat

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:16 pts8 letters

Definition of Downbeat

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."

Anagrams of Downbeat

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Synonyms & Antonyms

ANTONYMS

upbeat

Rhyming Words

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Related Words

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