Downcast: meaning, definitions and examples

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downcast

[ ˈdaʊnˌkæst ]

^{Context #1}

feeling

Feeling sad or depressed.

Synonyms

depressed, disheartened, sad

Examples of usage

She had a downcast expression after hearing the bad news.
His downcast eyes revealed his disappointment.

^{Context #2}

appearance

Looking sad or depressed.

Synonyms

gloomy, melancholy, mournful

Examples of usage

She walked with a downcast face.
His downcast gaze indicated his sorrow.

^{Context #3}

action

To lower or direct one's gaze downwards.

Synonyms

avert, lower, turn down

Examples of usage

She downcast her eyes to avoid making eye contact.
He downcast his gaze in shame.

Translations

Translations of the word "downcast" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desanimado

🇮🇳 उदास

🇩🇪 niedergeschlagen

🇮🇩 terpuruk

🇺🇦 пригнічений

🇵🇱 przygnębiony

🇯🇵 落胆した

🇫🇷 abattu

🇪🇸 abatido

🇹🇷 morali bozulmuş

🇰🇷 낙담한

🇸🇦 مكتئب

🇨🇿 sklíčený

🇸🇰 skleslý

🇨🇳 沮丧的

🇸🇮 potrt

🇮🇸 niðurdreginn

🇰🇿 үңілген

🇬🇪 დამწუხრებული

🇦🇿 məyus

🇲🇽 abatido

Word origin

The word 'downcast' originated from the combination of 'down' and 'cast', where 'down' refers to something lower or depressed, and 'cast' means to direct one's gaze or eyes in a particular direction. The term has been used since the 16th century to describe a feeling of sadness or a downward gaze.