bummed (out)

verb

Definition of bummed (out)next
past tense of bum (out)
as in depressed
to make sad that sort of news really bums me out

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  1. worried
  2. saddened
  3. burdened
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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
Definition of worried
Verb
  • 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
  • Very surprised and very saddened.
    David Browne, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of saddened
Verb
  • Just three years ago, Bryant was what city planners call energy-burdened.
    Marina Lopes, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
  • 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
Definition of burdened
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Thesaurus Entries Near bummed (out)

bummed (around)

bummed (out)

bummer

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“Bummed (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bummed%20%28out%29. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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