TOP

Definition of downcast adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

downcast

adjective
 
/ˈdaʊnkɑːst/
 
/ˈdaʊnkæst/
jump to other results
  1. (of eyes) looking down
    • Eyes downcast, she continued eating.
    • She kept her eyes slightly downcast to avoid looking into their faces.
  2. (of a person or an expression) sad or depressed synonym dejected
    • A group of downcast men stood waiting for food.
    Topics Feelingsc2, Appearancec2
See downcast in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
valid
adjective
 
 
From the Word list
OPAL written words
Oxford Learner's Dictionaries Word of the Day