adjective
- feeling sad, dejected, or discouraged
- directed downward
Examples
- She looked downcast after hearing the disappointing news.
- The team was downcast following their defeat in the championship.
- His downcast eyes avoided meeting her gaze.
- The children seemed downcast when the field trip was canceled.
- With a downcast expression, he walked slowly away from the interview.
- Her downcast head showed her embarrassment.
- The downcast glance suggested he was hiding something.