Definitions for downcast

downcast down·cast

Spelling: [doun-kast, -kahst]
IPA: /ˈdaʊnˌkæst, -ˌkɑst/

Downcast is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 307 anagrams from letters in downcast (acdnostw).

Definitions for downcast

noun

  1. overthrow or ruin.
  2. a downward look or glance.
  3. a shaft down which air passes, as into a mine (opposed to upcast).

adjective

  1. directed downward, as the eyes.
  2. dejected in spirit; depressed.

Origin of downcast

First recorded in 1250-1300, downcast is from the Middle English word douncasten. See down1, cast

Examples for downcast

The soaked one squats on the bridge, eyes furious and downcast.

Bit by bit, word by word, the master drew the whole truth from the downcast lads.

He is downcast, and a senior member of his party comforts him in these words.

As he was taken down from the dock to be driven to prison he was downcast, as anyone would be who was publicly sacrificed.

Her eyes were downcast--looking upon the waxed floor as if in meditation.

"You are much safer here," said the girl, with downcast eyes.

If we must confess it, they are quite offended and downcast when the cartoons stop.

His eyes, which had been downcast, lifted and glared on the questioner.

He was a good stout knight, but sorrowful of face and downcast of mien.

Despite the fuzzy pictures, the Daily Mail was quick to point out the star looked "miserable" and “downcast.”

Word Value for downcast
Scrable

14

Words with friends

16

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