downcast

Meanings

• adjective

  expressing or showing sadness, disappointment, or despair

  - "His downcast expression revealed his disappointment."
  - "The downcast soldier hung his head in defeat."

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Pronunciation

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Antonyms

upcast

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with downcast
cast , mast , last , blast

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Variants

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downcast

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'cast down', as in to lower or bring down. Over time, it came to be used metaphorically to describe a person's emotional state.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'downcast' is related to the word 'cast' as in 'cast a vote'. In the past, voters would cast their votes by physically dropping them into a box.

2. The word 'downcast' can also be used as a verb, meaning 'to cast down' or 'to bring down'. For example, 'He downcast the enemy's morale with his fiery speech.'

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Related Concepts

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1. melancholy: A state of sadness or gloom, often with feelings of hopelessness or despair. 'Downcast' can be considered a synonym for melancholy.

2. depression: A mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities. 'Downcast' can be used to describe the emotional state of someone who is depressed.

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Culture

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In literature, 'downcast' is often used to describe a character's emotional state, particularly in works dealing with themes of sadness, loss, or despair. In art, images of downcast figures are common in depictions of melancholy or introspection.

How to Memorize "downcast"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with a sad expression, hanging their head or looking down. This can help you remember the meaning of 'downcast'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'downcast' with sadness, disappointment, or despair. Think of a word that describes a person's emotional state when they are feeling low.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym D.O.W.N.C.A.S.T.: Disappointed, Overwrought, Weary, Numb, Casting down, Anxious, Sad, and Tearful.

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