downer

• Beschreibt einen niedrigen Stand, eine niedergedrückte Stimmung oder eine Lage unterhalb einer anderen Ebene.

An adjective describing a state of being low, depressed, or situated at a lower position or level.

1. Lower position or directionA1formal

   Situated, moving, or directed toward a lower place or position.

   Untere Position oder Richtung

   • The cat jumped down from the wall.
   • Please write your answer down on the sheet.
   • The airplane is flying down the runway.

   Synonymedescendingdownhilldownwardlower

   Antonymeup

2. Depressed or sad moodA2informal

   Feeling unhappy, discouraged, or lacking enthusiasm.

   Niedergeschlagenheit, gedrückte Stimmung

   • She felt down after hearing the bad news.
   • I'm a bit down today, so I’ll stay home.
   • He looked down when his team lost the match.

   Synonymebluedejecteddepresseddespondentdisheartenedgloomylowmelancholysadunhappy

   Antonymecheerfulelatedexuberanthappyup

3. Feather materialB1formal

   The soft, fine feathers that cover the underside of birds, used for insulation or stuffing.

   Daunen

   • The jacket is filled with goose down to keep you warm.
   • Down is often used in high‑quality sleeping bags.
   • She collected down from the swans in the park.

   Synonymeflufffuzz

4. Reduced amount or sizeB2formal

   Indicating a smaller quantity, lower level, or a decrease (e.g., down payment, downsize).

   Verringert

   • They made a down payment of five thousand dollars on the house.
   • The company decided to downsize its workforce.
   • Sales are down this quarter compared with last year.

   Synonymedecreaseddiminishedlessenedlowerreduced

   Antonymeup

5. Out of service or not functioningB2informal

   Describing a system, device, or service that is not operating.

   ausgefallen

   • The website has been down for two hours.
   • Our server is down, so we can’t access the files.
   • Sorry, the coffee machine is down right now.

   Synonymedeadinoperativeunavailable

   Antonymefunctionaloperationalupworking

6. Willing or enthusiastic (slang)B2slangamerican

   Expressing agreement, readiness, or enthusiasm to take part in something.

   Bereit oder enthusiastisch (umgangssprachlich)

   • Are you up for a movie tonight? – Yeah, I’m down.
   • She said she’s down to help with the project.
   • If anyone’s down for a road trip, count me in.

   Synonymeagreeableall ingameinkeenon boardready

7. Low in quality or undesirableB2informal

   Describing something as inferior, lacking value, or disappointing.

   Minderwertig

   • That restaurant was really down; the food was cold.
   • The band’s latest album feels a bit down compared with their earlier work.
   • I’m not impressed – the performance was pretty down.

   Antonymeexcellentgoodhigh qualitysuperior

• Substantiv für ein sedierendes oder beruhigendes Medikament, das die Erregbarkeit senkt und entspannt, oft in informeller Sprache verwendet; umgangssprachlich auch für eine deprimierende Erfahrung oder Person.

A noun referring to a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person, often used informally.

1. Sedative drugB2formalmedical

   A drug that reduces excitability and calms a person, often used to treat anxiety or sleep disorders.

   Beruhigungsmittel

   • The doctor prescribed a downer to help him sleep.
   • Some downers can be addictive if used for a long time.
   • He was advised to avoid alcohol while taking downers.

   Synonymebarbituratedepressantsedativesoporifictranquilizer

   Antonymestimulantupper

2. Disappointing eventB2informal

   Something that causes sadness, disappointment, or a decrease in mood.

   Enttäuschung

   • The cancellation of the concert was a real downer.
   • Hearing the bad news was a total downer.
   • The rainy weather put a downer on our picnic plans.

   Synonymebummerdepressantdisappointmentdiscouragementdragkilljoyletdownwet blanket

   Antonymeboosterpick-me-up