downcast

US /ˈdaʊn.kæst/

UK /ˈdaʊn.kæst/

1.

feeling despondent; depressed

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She looked downcast after hearing the bad news.

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His downcast mood affected everyone in the room.

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dejected disheartened depressed sad glum

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cheerful optimistic happy

2.

(of eyes) directed downwards

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With a downcast gaze, she admitted her mistake.

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He kept his eyes downcast throughout the meeting.

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lowered averted

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upcast raised