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downer

UK
/ˈdaʊnə/
US
/ˈdaʊnɚ/

Traduzioni

downernoun
downers
pl
UK
/ˈdaʊnə/
US
/ˈdaʊnɚ/
The medication acted as a downer, making him feel lethargic.
Лекарство действовало как депрессант, вызывая у него чувство вялости.
The news about the canceled concert was a real downer for the fans.
Новость об отмене концерта стала настоящим разочарованием для фанатов.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
успокоительное
подавитель
Sinonimi
disappointment
blues
gloom
drag
letdown
depressant
downeradjective
UK
/ˈdaʊ.nə/
US
/ˈdaʊ.nɚ/
Used attributively in phrases like 'downer cattle' or informally to mean depressing.
Sinonimi
dreary
upsetting
saddening
dispiriting
dismal
bleak
gloomy
demoralizing
disheartening
discouraging
depressing

Definizioni

downernoun
A drug that has a sedative or depressant effect on the central nervous system.
He took a downer to help him sleep through the night.
A person or thing that depresses or discourages.
The news about the layoffs was a real downer for everyone at the office.
An animal, especially a cow, that is unable to stand up due to illness or injury.
The farmer had to call the vet for the downer in the barn.
downeradjective
Depressing, discouraging, or causing a gloomy mood (used attributively).
That was a really downer movie; everyone left the theater in silence.
Unable to stand because of illness or injury, especially said of livestock (used before a noun).
The farmer isolated the downer cows until the veterinarian arrived.
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