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    down·cast
    /ˈdounˌkast/

    adjective

    • 1. (of a person's eyes) looking downward: "her modestly downcast eyes"
    • 2. (of a person) feeling despondent: "you mustn't be downcast"

    noun

    • 1. a shaft dug in a mine for extra ventilation.

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDOWNCAST | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Downcast can mean sad and without hope, or looking down with eyes. Learn more about the meaning, synonyms, and usage of downcast with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › downcastDowncast Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Downcast is an adjective that means low in spirit or directed downward. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDOWNCAST | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Downcast can mean sad and without hope, or looking down with eyes. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts and see synonyms and translations.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › downcastDowncast - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Downcast most frequently describes a person's mood: downhearted, down in the mouth, down in the dumps, just plain old down. It can also refer to the direction in which something is pointed — down. Your eyes, for instance, gazing downward, are downcast.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › downcastDOWNCAST Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Downcast definition: directed downward, as the eyes.. See examples of DOWNCAST used in a sentence.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › downcastDowncast - definition of downcast by The Free Dictionary

    Downcast means directed downward, dejected, or depressed. Find out the origin, usage, and translations of this word in different languages and contexts.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDOWNCAST definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Downcast can mean feeling sad and without hope, or looking towards the ground. It can also refer to a type of mining shaft or a geological term. See synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples.