downcast — feeling dejected and despondent; looking downward
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: feeling dejected and despondent; looking downward
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdaʊnkæst/
Korean meaning: 낙담한, 우울한; 아래를 내려다보는
Korean pronunciation: **다운**캐스트
Example Sentences
- The soccer team walked off the field with downcast faces after losing 0-7.
- My dog looks downcast every time I pick up my suitcase because he knows I'm leaving.
- Despite being downcast about the exam results, she decided to study harder next time.
downcast
ADJECTIVE//ˈdaʊnkæst//
feeling dejected and despondent; looking downward
A downcast student sits with head low after receiving poor grades
The downcast outcast listens to the harsh broadcast!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English, combining 'down' (toward a lower position) and 'cast' (to throw or direct). Originally described the physical action of casting one's eyes downward, which evolved to mean dejected or sad.
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📝Examples
“The soccer team walked off the field with downcast faces after losing 0-7.”
“My dog looks downcast every time I pick up my suitcase because he knows I'm leaving.”
“Despite being downcast about the exam results, she decided to study harder next time.”
“The weather forecast looked so downcast that even the meteorologist seemed depressed.”
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