English · Emotions & Feelings
downcast
ˈdaʊnkɑːst
[ˈdaʊnkɑːst]
feeling sad or low
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Feeling discouraged or unhappy; looking downward.
Example
He looked downcast after the bad results.
He looked downcast after the bad results.
Etymology
Compound of 'down' and 'cast', meaning 'thrown downward'.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes a dejected mood or lowered gaze.