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- [doun-kast, -kahst]
- /ˈdaʊnˌkæst, -ˌkɑst/
- /ˈdaʊn.kɑːst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [doun-kast, -kahst]
- /ˈdaʊnˌkæst, -ˌkɑst/
Definitions of downcast word
- adjective downcast directed downward, as the eyes. 1
- adjective downcast dejected in spirit; depressed. 1
- noun downcast overthrow or ruin. 1
- noun downcast a downward look or glance. 1
- noun downcast a shaft down which air passes, as into a mine (opposed to upcast). 1
- noun downcast (of a person's eyes) looking downward. 1
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Origin of downcast
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
First recorded in 1250-1300, downcast is from the Middle English word douncasten. See down1, cast
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Parts of speech for Downcast
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
downcast popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for downcast
adj downcast
- forlorn — desolate or dreary; unhappy or miserable, as in feeling, condition, or appearance.
- discouraged — to deprive of courage, hope, or confidence; dishearten; dispirit.
- blue — Something that is blue is the colour of the sky on a sunny day.
- down — from higher to lower; in descending direction or order; toward, into, or in a lower position: to come down the ladder.
- bad — If you say that it is bad that something happens, you mean it is unacceptable, unfortunate, or wrong.
adjective downcast
- pessimistic — pertaining to or characterized by pessimism or the tendency to expect only bad outcomes; gloomy; joyless; unhopeful: His pessimistic outlook kept him from applying for jobs for which he was perfectly qualified.
- unhappy — sad; miserable; wretched: Why is she so unhappy?
Antonyms for downcast
adj downcast
- cheerful — Someone who is cheerful is happy and shows this in their behaviour.
- honest — honorable in principles, intentions, and actions; upright and fair: an honest person.
- glad — feeling joy or pleasure; delighted; pleased: glad about the good news; glad that you are here.
- satisfied — content: a satisfied look.
- gay — of, relating to, or exhibiting sexual desire or behavior directed toward a person or persons of one's own sex; homosexual: a gay couple. Antonyms: straight.
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