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downcast
[doun-kast, -kahst]
adjective
directed downward, as the eyes.
dejected in spirit; depressed.
Synonyms: , , , ,
noun
overthrow or ruin.
a downward look or glance.
a shaft down which air passes, as into a mine (upcast ).
downcast
/ ˈ岹ʊˌɑː /
adjective
dejected
(esp of the eyes) directed downwards
noun
mining a ventilation shaft
geology another word for downthrow
Other Word Forms
- downcastly adverb
- downcastness noun
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
She claimed it was from an accident in the kitchen, but her cowering posture, downcast eyes and hesitant responses to basic questions suggested there was more to her visit than she was letting on.
She fell silent for a beat, her eyes downcast.
Norris has been on the podium at every race so far and won the season opener in Melbourne in March, but his downcast nature in Sakhir was in stark contrast to Piastri's.
Now it’s time to turn their downcast eyes toward the expected payoff.
Dressed in a sari, with eyes downcast, she sits down on a wooden stool facing her interrogators.
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