Bum out

Pronunciation: /ˈbəm ˈaʊt/

Bum out (verb)

  1. To make someone feel sad or disappointed, usually because something went wrong or did not happen.
  2. To reduce someone’s confidence or hope, so they feel less willing to try or continue.

Examples

  • The bad news bummed me out.
  • I bummed out when the plan failed.