CEFR B1

downcast

adjective

Meaning

Sad or dejected, often shown by the way someone looks.

Examples

He was downcast after failing the exam.
She wore a downcast expression, her eyes fixed on the floor.

Synonyms: sad, unhappy, dejected, disheartened, crestfallen

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downcast (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈdaʊn.kɑːst/

Definition

Sad or dejected, often shown by the way someone looks.

Examples

He was downcast after failing the exam.
She wore a downcast expression, her eyes fixed on the floor.
The team felt downcast following their unexpected loss.

Synonyms of downcast

Words with a similar meaning to downcast:

sad
unhappy
dejected
disheartened
crestfallen

Antonyms of downcast

Words with the opposite meaning to downcast:

happy
cheerful
elated

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