downer


downer

noun

Definition of DOWNER

something (as a situation or event) that is depressing <that story of drug addiction was a real downer>
Synonyms bummer, down
Related Words bore, drag; accident, fatality, mishap, woe; calamity, catastrophe, debacle (also d{eacute}b{acirc}cle), misfortune, tragedy
Near Antonyms pick-me-up, trip
Antonyms upper

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