BUMMED (OUT) Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

bummed (out)

verb

Definition of bummed (out)

past tense of bum (out)

as in depressed

to make sad that sort of news really bums me out

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Jim Crow segregation, discrimination and systemic racism further depressed the Black population’s ability to build wealth that is still largely concentrated among white families.

— Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Jim Crow segregation, discrimination and systemic racism further depressed the Black population's ability to build wealth that is still largely concentrated among white families.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of depressed

Verb

Revenue fell from a year earlier, weighed down by some weakness in its core automotive business.

— Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
The market has been weighed down as of late by worries about the sustainability of the AI trade amid debt and demand concerns.

— Sean Conlon,Lee Ying Shan,Fred Imbert, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of weighed down

Verb

But Washburn is further troubled by A-83’s language mandating hunting and angling as preferred methods of wildlife management.

— Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026
Although California had technically abolished slavery in its 1849 constitution, no legal authority troubled Smith about his human property.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of troubled

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Cramer also worried about rising rates, which would make capital even more scarce as Nvidia 's Jensen Huang suggested during an interview on Morning Call.

— Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
When the ethics package passed this summer, a few aldermen worried these restrictions could make running for office more complicated and discourage candidates who want to run for local office for the first time.

— Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of worried

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We're deeply saddened to hear of his passing, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
The Cincinnati Reds are saddened by the passing of former first baseman and 1990 World Series champion Todd Benzinger.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of saddened

Verb

Opponents of Proposition 40 are concerned that the threat of wealth taxes will lead to billionaires continuing to leave the state, resulting in a long-term decrease in state income tax revenue.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Campaign promises Castro says residents continue to be concerned about development, corruption and public safety.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of concerned

Verb

With that out of the way, the men got down to serious gameplay, with the first suggestion being a round of the Ring Around the Rosey-esque game Drop the Handkerchief.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026
There, the ground was covered in rose petals, and Noah got down on one knee.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of got down

Verb

Kaegi said their decisions unfairly burdened homeowners, but the board argued Kaegi aimed too high.

— A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
But many of the vehicles still lack the cash flow to pay interest and remain burdened with unprofitable public projects, S&P said.

— Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of burdened

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