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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The business community is also bracing for potential impacts, with some worried that the new tolls could discourage shoppers and visitors, potentially leading to reduced foot traffic and sales in the affected areas.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025 -
Overall, the stock market had a strong 2024, even as Americans worried about the economy.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
5 Jan. 2025
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Like all who knew and loved him, I too am saddened by his death, yet also so very grateful to have known him in my life.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
27 Dec. 2024
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Very surprised and very saddened.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
22 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Just three years ago, Bryant was what city planners call energy-burdened.—
Marina Lopes,
TIME,
18 Dec. 2024
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The films were burdened from the start by the impossible task of adding depth to a character whose entire personality amounted to his ability to run really, really fast.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
18 Dec. 2024
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“Bummed (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bummed%20%28out%29. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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