Downcast ( adjective , verb )

(As an adjective)

Downcast ( adjective )

Having a sad or depressed appearance or expression.

Origin:

Late middle english (also in the sense "low in position or status"): from down + cast.

Examples:

1. She had a downcast look on her face.
2. He had a downcast expression after receiving the bad news.
3. She had downcast eyes and didn"t want to meet anyone"s gaze.
4. His voice was downcast when he told her the news.
5. The downcast mood in the room was palpable.

(As a verb)

Downcast ( verb )

Having a sad or depressed appearance or expression.

Origin:

Late middle english (also in the sense "low in position or status"): from down + cast.

Examples:

1. She had a downcast look on her face.
2. He had a downcast expression after receiving the bad news.
3. She had downcast eyes and didn"t want to meet anyone"s gaze.
4. His voice was downcast when he told her the news.
5. The downcast mood in the room was palpable.