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Synonyms & Similar Words
melancholy
sadness
gloom
despair
despondency
hopelessness
sorrow
unhappiness
misery
wretchedness
dejection
depression
moroseness
sullenness
glumness
dismalness
dreariness
bleakness
somberness
mournfulness
sorrowfulness
grief
anguish
distress
discomfort
pain
anguish
heartache
heartbreak
disappointment
disillusionment
Meaning of Downcastness
The state of feeling sad or disheartened.
Definitions
- A feeling of depression or despondency, a state of being disheartened or dejected.
- * A condition of being unhappy, sad, or sorrowful, often characterized by a lack of enthusiasm or interest.
Etymology of Downcastness
The word "downcastness" originates from the combination of "downcast," which means directed or looking downward, often implying a sense of sadness or dejection, and the suffix "-ness," which forms a noun indicating a state or condition.
Historically, the term has been used to describe a state of mind or emotional condition, often in literary or poetic contexts to convey a sense of sorrow or melancholy.
Example Uses
- The downcastness in her eyes revealed the depth of her sorrow after losing her loved one.
- * The gloomy weather outside seemed to mirror the downcastness that had been following him all week.