CAST DOWN Synonyms: 168 Similar and Opposite Words

cast down

adjective

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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

Adjective

The sad thing is that the miseries return, but there is no other Garrincha available.

— Jack Lang, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Our deepest sympathies and condolences go out to Cesar's family and friends during this very sad time.

— Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 28 May 2026