
Downcast
Emotional State
Use 'downcast' to describe someone who's feeling low or sad in a gentle, sympathetic way.
After losing the game, the team looked downcast.
Subtle Hint
'Downcast' suggests a slight sadness, without extreme emotions like anger or misery.
She gave a downcast smile, hiding her disappointment.
Not Despair
'Downcast' is less intense than despair, indicating a temporary and milder type of sadness.
His downcast reply suggested he hadn't lost all hope. Compare with
CrestfallenDejectedDespondentDiscourageDisheartenDownheartedGlumSad
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