Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
downcast
adjective
/ˈdaʊn.kæst/
Definition
Feeling sad or disheartened; looking downwards.
Examples
- After hearing the news, she felt downcast and didn’t want to talk.
- His downcast expression revealed his disappointment with the outcome.
Meaning
Downcast describes a state of being unhappy or feeling low in spirit. It can also refer to the physical act of looking down, often due to sadness or disappointment.
Synonyms
- sorrowful
- dejected
- depressed
- glum
- morose
