thumbs-down

noun

ˈthəmz-ˈdau̇n 

: an instance or gesture of rejection, disapproval, or condemnation

Examples of thumbs-down in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Seuss brain trust, notoriously fickle about film adaptations, also offered a thumbs-down to that one but is fully on board with this new take. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2026

And then came a zinger that had Johnson make a thumbs-down sign. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026

The thumbs-down review of the shop prompted a response from Art of Play, which posted messages from customers defending it, followed by the store’s version of events a day later. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2026

The new YouTube Music label will appear below the track’s name and artist, next to the thumbs-up and thumbs-down icons. — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for thumbs-down

• adown
• blowdown
• breakdown
• countdown
• crackdown
• crosstown
• downtown
• drawdown
• dropdown
• facedown
• godown
• hometown