as in depressed
to make sad
that sort of news really bums me out
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bummed (out)
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Rather than feeling triumphant at how believable ELIZA was, Weizenbaum was depressed by how gullible people seemed to be.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
26 Aug. 2025 -
Her research has shown that lynchings depressed the rate of patent applications by Black Americans, which could have otherwise contributed to innovation and economic growth.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
26 Aug. 2025
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Individuals with low credit scores need ways to build better habits and credit histories without being weighed down by unnecessary costs or complex financial products.—
Akhil Gupta,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The works of Rower’s grandfather, taken together, have an accidental, artisanal air—more like toys improvised and reassembled than objects weighed down by deliberation.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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The four-time Formula One champion began in pole position after a chaotic qualifying session on Saturday and was never troubled after making a good start in Baku.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
21 Sep. 2025
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As part of Kruse and Fialko's lawsuit, an emotional letter from Keough to her grandmother was made public, in which the Zola actress said she was troubled by how quickly Presley sought to settle Lisa Marie's estate after her death in January 2023.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Sep. 2025
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But critics worried that any surplus designation would expose the city to unwanted development that could ultimately include housing, because once the Surplus Land Act is invoked, the law requires affordable housing be prioritized on the property.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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However, sharp spending cuts have angered many, while a recent electoral defeat for his party worried investors ahead of a key legislative vote in October.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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We are deeply saddened by this news and will support the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) investigation as needed.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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The truth is that both conservatives and progressives are saddened by the senseless loss of this young father, regardless of any disagreement with his political and religious beliefs.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For example, Makris is concerned that the Nottinghamshire Police in the UK have begun testing a Unitree Go2, which can be exploited by UniPwn.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 Sep. 2025
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According to Jeffrey Gottfurcht, co-founder and CEO of Cyber Dive, a software company that enables parents to monitor their child's phone habits and history, parents shouldn't be concerned about invading their child's privacy.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Benjamin Stanley, 17, of Grand Blanc, placed the flowers on the ground at the foot of the cross, got down on his knees and prayed beside Beazley.—
Dave Boucher,
Freep.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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The boxer got down on one knee in front of Venezuela and pulled out a ring box.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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The New York Knicks are burdened with big contracts, and the franchise was facing the possibility of hitting the luxury tax threshold, though All-Defensive forward Mikal Bridges helped the organization by taking a notable pay cut.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Enocch Marshall’s no stranger to being cost-burdened or living paycheck-to-paycheck.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Bummed (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bummed%20%28out%29. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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