downcast

Example Sentences

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US private-sector hiring data released Wednesday painted a downcast picture of the job market in the world's biggest economy, especially among small businesses.

From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025

Nearly four years later, Zelensky, clad in black, recorded another video near the same spot—more downcast than defiant, preparing his people for the potential loss of a major ally.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 22, 2025

The next day he was quiet and downcast.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025

While Leclerc put in his outstanding performance, Hamilton had another struggle in qualifying and he was downcast afterwards, even if he was just 0.015secs shy of making it into the top 10.

From BBC • Aug. 2, 2025

Hagrid was looking downcast and Harry wanted Hagrid’s first lesson to be a success.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling