cast down

adjective

Definition of cast downnext
as in sad
feeling unhappiness newly widowed, he was cast down at the thought of being alone once again

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Recent Examples of cast down The fruit-forward drinks seem cast down from the berry-rich fields of Oregon, and for a breakfast snack there’s biscuits and gravy. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 20 June 2025 Even strong series face all sorts of obstacles with budgets and cast down the road. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025 The show did a solid job of distilling what was a very long marooning mat chat between host and cast down to a few essential minutes, but there were a few fun moments that did not make the final edit. — Dalton Ross, EW.com, 27 Feb. 2025 In a prayer later called the Magnificat, Mary, the mother of Jesus, praises the glory and power of God who casts down the mighty and raises the lowly. — Joanne M. Pierce, The Conversation, 28 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cast down
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cast down
  1. sad
  2. unhappy
  3. depressed
  4. heartbroken
  5. miserable
  6. sorry
  7. bad
  8. melancholy
Adjective
  • Biden as the progressive hero, and Obama as the sad, weak appendage to the Reagan era.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026
  • But my partner’s son is sad his own father is also less involved but doesn’t see the cause.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 29 July 2026
Definition of sad
Adjective
  • Even Republicans appear to be increasingly unhappy with the prolonged conflict.
    — Mark Osborne, CBS News, 29 July 2026
  • But Buckingham Palace staff are reportedly unhappy again about the idea of accommodating the duke.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
Definition of unhappy
Adjective
  • When Magic Lotus becomes secretly depressed after another death in the ring at his hands, Tongchai supports his exile into nature from the boxing world.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 July 2026
  • For those feeling exhausted, depressed or burned out, or as if one more issue or crisis will be tomorrow’s tipping point, now is the time to act.
    — Dr. Talia Varley, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of depressed
Adjective
  • Local photographers are heartbroken after a young eagle was hit and killed by a train in Beaver County earlier this month.
    — Jessica Guay, CBS News, 30 July 2026
  • Glen’s family is deeply shocked and heartbroken by this tragic loss and respectfully requests privacy at this extremely difficult time.
    — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 29 July 2026
Definition of heartbroken
Adjective
  • Maybe people don’t realize, but a lot of shows become miserable to work on.
    — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
  • Despite the miserable May that cast their season into the wilderness, the ability is still there.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of miserable
Adjective
  • If everyone in your party ordered these tacos, no one would be sorry.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • And sorry, fans, Keisean Nixon’s starting spot is likely not in jeopardy because of the fellow South Carolina Gamecock.
    — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of sorry
Adjective
  • The period of military rule has fared worse than previous civilian governments, analysts say, with armed groups increasing their footprint across the country and the Sahel.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
  • At one point, King and backup center Nick Samac had a bad exchange on a shotgun snap.
    — Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
Definition of bad
Adjective
  • Elsewhere, sharp use is made of a playful score by longtime Johnson collaborator Jay McCarrol, with sleepy piano passages echoing underlying notes of melancholy.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2026
  • The resulting track carries a hint of classic Athens melancholy while centering on one of Chura’s most hopeful songs to date.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 23 July 2026
Definition of melancholy

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“Cast down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cast%20down. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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