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downcast

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downcast /ˈdaʊnˌkæst/ Brit /ˈdaʊnˌkɑːst/ adjective
downcast
/ˈdaʊnˌkæst/ Brit /ˈdaʊnˌkɑːst/
adjective
Learner's definition of DOWNCAST
[more downcast; most downcast] : not happy, confident, or hopeful沮丧的;垂头丧气的
of eyes : looking downward(眼睛)目光向下的
TOEFL BNC: 23934 COCA: 21594

downcast

adjective

down·​cast ˈdau̇n-ˌkast How to pronounce downcast (audio)
1
: low in spirit : dejected
2
: directed downward
with downcast eyes

Example Sentences

There were a lot of downcast faces in the crowd. her downcast gaze made us realize that she was shy
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Word History

First Known Use

1521, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of downcast was in 1521
TOEFL BNC: 23934 COCA: 21594

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