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downcast

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


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As she explained her rationale, Halem, who appeared in court in an orange jumpsuit, sat with his head bowed, eyes downcast.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

“You can’t afford to be downcast very long,” Cox said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

But Verstappen was downcast to be nearly a second off the pace in the Red Bull.

From BBC Mar. 14, 2026

The downcast mood in crypto likely hasn’t helped.

From Barron's Feb. 25, 2026

His sister—the one who had brought the pie—stood next to him, eyes downcast.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish




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