cast down

adjective

: downcast

Synonyms of cast down

• sad
• unhappy
• depressed
• heartbroken
• miserable
• sorry
• bad
• melancholy
• upset
• worried
• down in the mouth

Examples of cast down in a Sentence

newly widowed, he was cast down at the thought of being alone once again

Recent Examples on the Web

That is, Lamashtu spoke out about something that angered and disgusted the divine patriarch, and she was cast down to earth. — Eleanor Johnson, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

Ultimately, Nader was sent packing, narrowing the full cast down to 14 celebs. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2026

Her face looked drawn, her eyes cast down, and her two-year-old granddaughter, Josephine, clung tightly to her side. — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 13 June 2026

And there, above them, is Leonardo’s image of Jesus—arms outstretched, eyes cast down—presiding over the scene. — Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cast down

• adown
• blowdown
• breakdown
• countdown
• crackdown
• crosstown
• downtown
• drawdown
• dropdown
• facedown
• godown
• hometown