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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bummed (out)
  1. depressed
  2. weighed down
  3. troubled
  4. worried
  5. saddened
  6. concerned
  7. got down
  8. burdened
Verb
  • The housing market has been depressed by high mortgage rates.
    — Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The housing market has been depressed by high mortgage rates,.
    — Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of depressed
Verb
  • Growth in the world's second-largest economy slowed to multi-year lows in the second quarter, weighed down by tepid domestic demand and a prolonged real estate slump.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Those elevated mortgage rates have weighed down the housing market, leading to fewer homes changing hands.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of weighed down
Verb
  • Commissioner Patricia O’Brien said that while she was troubled by the errors that led to the situation, ultimately the commission needed to be realistic.
    — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Von Neumann himself helped develop it as a potential remedy for some logical inconsistencies with Hilbert space that troubled him.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of troubled
Verb
  • Despite this baggage, the economic report her new organization drafted has concerned lawmakers worried about affordability.
    — Susanne Rust Follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • On Monday, Facebook posts about the Morris Barn in downtown Matthews began to circulate, with many residents worried the barn was falling into disrepair.
    — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of worried
Verb
  • After Panettiere’s passing, Neutrogena released a statement saying the company is deeply saddened by her death.
    — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • We are saddened to learn about the passing of former Met Butch Huskey.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of saddened
Verb
  • For those concerned about mercury content, sticking to smaller fish is the best bet.
    — Diana Anos, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Organizers have been concerned about turnout, but early signs point the other way.
    — Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of concerned
Verb
  • Eventually, Sheldon got down on one knee and asked Amy to be his wife in season 10.
    — Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 22 Aug. 2026
  • A little over a year after their first meeting, Harry got down on one knee in November 2017 and proposed to the former Suits star.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of got down
Verb
  • Perhaps more than in any other time in recent history, Americans are severely burdened by paperwork.
    — Abdullah Shihipar, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Despite being the wealthiest generation, boomers are still burdened by significant debt, including mortgages, credit cards, and auto loans; borrowing against brokerage accounts and other investments; and personal and business loans.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of burdened
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“Bummed (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bummed%20%28out%29. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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