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bummed

/ˈbʌmd/
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• adjective

1

North American Feeling disappointed, discouraged, or mildly depressed about an unfavorable situation or outcome (informal).

Example

"She was really bummed when the outdoor concert was canceled due to the sudden rainstorm."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Bummed" is an informal, colloquial adjective used almost exclusively in predicative position (after a linking verb such as "be" or "feel") and is frequently followed by "out" or "about."

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• Nearby Words

bumbler
bumbling
bumfuck
bummed
bummer
bump
bumper

Word Origin & Etymology

Emerged in American slang in the 1960s as the past participial adjective of the phrasal verb "bum out," itself derived from "bummer" (a disappointing or unpleasant experience).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bummed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bummed
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