Downer

Pronunciation: /ˈdaʊnər/

Downer (noun)

  1. Something that makes you feel sad or unhappy.
  2. A type of drug that makes you feel relaxed or sleepy.

Examples

  • The movie was a real downer for everyone who watched it.
  • Some people misuse downers to escape their problems.

Common collocations: real downer, total downer, take downers, prescribe downers

Synonyms of Downer

Neutral

Antonyms of Downer

  • An upper is a stimulant that elevates mood.