downcast

adjective

down·​cast ˈdau̇n-ˌkast How to pronounce downcast (audio)
1
: low in spirit : dejected
2
: directed downward
with downcast eyes

Examples of downcast in a Sentence

There were a lot of downcast faces in the crowd. her downcast gaze made us realize that she was shy
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Word History

First Known Use

1521, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of downcast was in 1521

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“Downcast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downcast. Accessed 3 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

downcast

adjective
down·​cast -ˌkast How to pronounce downcast (audio)
1
: being in a state of lowered confidence or courage : dejected
2
: directed down
a downcast glance

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