Definitions

downcast

[doun-kast, -kahst] / ˈdaʊnˌkæst, -ˌkɑst /

ADJECTIVE

depressed, unhappy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

discouraged forlorn

STRONG

bad blue brooding down low moody

WEAK

bummed out cast down chapfallen cheerless crestfallen daunted dejected despondent disappointed disconsolate disheartened dismayed dispirited distressed doleful down in the dumps down-in-the-mouth downhearted dragged droopy dull gloomy glum heartsick in pain listless low-spirited miserable mopey morose oppressed sad shot down singing the blues sunk troubled weighed down woebegone

Antonyms

STRONG

above cheerful decent gay happy honest upright

WEAK

elated glad heartened satisfied

Example Sentences

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Downcast, they leaned on their sticks, awaiting the ceremonial handshake that concludes every international contest.

From Washington Times • Feb. 20, 2020

Downcast eyes let Fair-Kincaid know a misbehaving boy understands the gist of what he is saying: Straighten up or face the consequences.

From Washington Times • Jun. 2, 2017

Downcast comments from Bank of England Governor Mervyn King added to the wary mood; he suggested that the recovery in the U.K. and global markets remains fragile.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2010

Downcast, he gave Melynlas rein and made little effort to guide the stallion.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander

Thorns are growing at the house-door, Cuckoos mourn around the house, Downcast thy brothers wait for thee, To talk with thee, to walk with thee— But now that ne'er can be.

From An Anthology of Jugoslav Poetry; Serbian Lyrics by Various

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