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Synonyms & Similar Words
dejected
depressed
disheartened
gloomy
melancholy
sad
sorrowful
despondent
dismal
dreary
unhappy
morose
mournful
pessimistic
somber
sullen
unhappy
disappointed
discouraged
dispirited
blue
crestfallen
deflated
demoralized
downtrodden
forlorn
glum
heartbroken
hopeless
lugubrious
miserable
plum
resigned
unhappy
woeful
Meaning of Downcast
The primary meaning of the word "downcast" is feeling or showing sadness or depression.
Definitions
- Feeling or showing sadness or depression, typically because of a difficult or unpleasant situation
- Directed or looking downwards, especially in a sign of sadness or shame
Etymology of Downcast
The word "downcast" has its roots in Old English and Middle English, where "down" meant "away from a higher to a lower place" and "cast" meant "to throw", combining to form a word that describes both physical and emotional states of being directed downwards, often in a negative context.
Example Uses
- The downcast expression on her face suggested she was deeply troubled by the news.
- After losing his job, he felt downcast and unsure about his future.
- The downcast eyes of the mourners at the funeral reflected their deep sorrow.