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bummed

 

[ bʌmd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling sad

Bummed is an informal term used to describe a state of disappointment or sadness. It typically refers to feeling down about a situation or event that did not go as expected.

Synonyms

dejected, disappointed, dismayed, downcast

Examples of usage

  • I'm really bummed about missing the concert.
  • She was bummed when her plans fell through.
  • He felt bummed after losing the game.

Translations

Translations of the word "bummed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 deprimido

🇮🇳 उदास

🇩🇪 deprimiert

🇮🇩 kecewa

🇺🇦 пригнічений

🇵🇱 przygnębiony

🇯🇵 落ち込んだ

🇫🇷 déprimé

🇪🇸 deprimido

🇹🇷 üzgün

🇰🇷 우울한

🇸🇦 محبط

🇨🇿 deprimovaný

🇸🇰 deprimovaný

🇨🇳 沮丧的

🇸🇮 potrtan

🇮🇸 vonsin

🇰🇿 күйзелген

🇬🇪 აღშფოთებული

🇦🇿 kədərli

🇲🇽 deprimido

Etymology

The word 'bummed' originates from American slang, relating to the term 'bum', which has several meanings including a lazy or useless person. The use of 'bum' to mean disappointment or sadness likely evolved from the connotations of feeling down or dejected, which became popular in the mid-20th century. 'Bummed out' gained traction, especially among younger generations, as a way to express feelings of sadness or disenchantment. The informal nature of the word reflects its usage in casual conversation, making it particularly prevalent in American English. Over time, 'bummed' has become a common expression, especially in the context of expressing disappointment or sorrow about missed opportunities or outcomes.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,688, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.