downbeat

IPA(Pronunciation)

Sad or pessimistic. / Cautiously optimistic.

Japanese Meaning

悲観的で落ち込んでいる、暗い雰囲気を持つ / 慎重ながら楽観的な

After reading the news, he slipped into a downbeat mood and spoke quietly.

そのニュースを読んだ後、彼は陰鬱な気分になり、静かに話した。

Sense（1）

Sad or pessimistic.

He sounded downbeat when asked about his future plans.

Sense（2）

Cautiously optimistic.

She carried herself with a quiet downbeat grace.

more downbeat

（ comparative ）

most downbeat

（ superlative ）