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downcast

Syllabification: (down·cast)
Pronunciation: /ˈdounˌkast/

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Definition of downcast

adjective

  • 1(of a person’s eyes) looking downward:her modestly downcast eyes
  • 2(of a person) feeling despondent.

noun

  • a shaft dug in a mine for extra ventilation.

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