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downcast Antonyms
Opposite of downcast
Because the opposite of downcast shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Feeling despondent, discouraged, or low in spirits.
Usage Example
"The players looked visibly cheerful after losing the championship match in the final seconds."
Strongest
cheerful
elated
buoyant
joyful
upbeat
jubilant
Strong
hopeful
lighthearted
• adjective (Context 2)
(especially of a person's eyes or gaze) Directed downward toward the ground, typically as a sign of modesty, sadness, or shame.
Usage Example
"She stood quietly in the hallway with upturned eyes while listening to the principal's reprimand."
Strongest
upturned
upraised
Strong
uplifted
• noun (Context 3)
A ventilation shaft in a mine through which fresh air is drawn downward from the surface into the underground workings.
Usage Example
"Engineers inspected the main upcast to ensure fresh air was circulating properly throughout the lower coal seams."
Strongest
upcast
Similar words to downcast
Words similar to downcast shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
downhearted
despondent
crestfallen
dejected
lowered
dispirited
disheartened
glum
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Downcast. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/downcast