Downcast

Pronunciation: /ˈdaʊnˌkæst/

Downcast (adjective)

  1. feeling unhappy or without hope
  2. having eyes directed towards the ground

Examples

  • She felt downcast after hearing the news.
  • He appeared downcast when the plan failed.

Common collocations: downcast mood, feel downcast, downcast gaze, with downcast eyes

Synonyms of Downcast

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Downcast

  • describing a positive and cheerful mood