downcast
Example Sentences
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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
Mr. Bryan’s stock-in-trade is the downcast ballad that seems to be recalled during a late night after a few drinks and with the TV flickering somewhere in the background.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 13, 2026
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
The next day he was quiet and downcast.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 20, 2025
It was sound advice, but Eric was downcast at the idea that he was unqualified to apply directly to the computing program.
From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz
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