Downbeat and Propitious

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Downbeat adjective - Emphasizing or expecting the worst.

Usage example: a downbeat prediction for the company's sales performance in the upcoming year

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Propitious is an antonym for downbeat.

Propitious adjective - Having qualities which inspire hope.

Usage example: the success of the first big movie in May was a propitious start for the summer season of blockbusters

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Downbeat is an antonym for propitious.

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