bum out
Bring someone down
Bum out means to depress, disappoint, or dishearten.
It emerged from 1960s counterculture alongside other bum compounds like bum trip.
Someone or something bums you out: The news really bummed me out.
You can also be bummed out as a state: I've been bummed out all week.
The shortened form bummed works the same way: I'm so bummed about missing the concert.
Lower or sadden
- disheartenCause to lose hope
- deflateRelease air from
- dispiritCause to lose hope
- bring downCause to collapse
get down · dampen · deject · upset · distress · sadden · blue · glum
Destroy confidence or resolve
- deterPrevent through intimidation
- demotivateReduce someone's eagerness
- sapPlant circulatory fluid
- dauntDiscourage through fear
dissuade · throw cold water on · deflate · undermine · shake · unnerve · buzzkill · wet blanket
Fail to meet expectations
- disillusionDestroy naive beliefs
- underwhelmFail to impress
- failBe unsuccessful
- anticlimaxDisappointing conclusion after buildup
unfulfilled · dissatisfy · frustrate · disenchant · shortfall · unmet · dashed · bust
depress
Lower or sadden
- disheartenCause to lose hope
- deflateRelease air from
- dispiritCause to lose hope
bring down · get down · dampen · deject · upset · distress · sadden · blue · glum · mope
demoralize
Destroy confidence or resolve
- deterPrevent through intimidation
- demotivateReduce someone's eagerness
- sapPlant circulatory fluid
daunt · dissuade · throw cold water on · deflate · undermine · shake · unnerve · buzzkill · wet blanket · party pooper
let down
Fail to meet expectations
- disillusionDestroy naive beliefs
- underwhelmFail to impress
- failBe unsuccessful
anticlimax · unfulfilled · dissatisfy · frustrate · disenchant · shortfall · unmet · dashed · bust · fizzle