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Pessimistic, gloomy (8)

Ross

I think it could be either:

downbeat

negative

I believe this is a double definition.

'pessimistic' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'gloomy' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

(Other definitions for downbeat that I've seen before include "Depressed - relaxed" , "Low-key" , "Casual" , "Miserable; relaxed" , "Gloomy; laid-back" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Irish Times.
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