Definition
- (noun) The accented beat at the beginning of a bar (indicated by a conductor with a downward stroke).
- (adjective) Sad or pessimistic. “He sounded downbeat when asked about his future plans.”
- (adjective) Cautiously optimistic. “She carried herself with a quiet downbeat grace.”
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Word stats
- Downbeat contains 8 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
- It uses 8 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 14.
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Words starting with DOW
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Words ending with EAT
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Frequently asked questions
What does Downbeat mean?
The accented beat at the beginning of a bar (indicated by a conductor with a downward stroke).
How many letters are in Downbeat?
Downbeat has 8 letters.
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