Find Synonyms

downcast Synonyms

Another word for downcast

Choosing another word for downcast depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
JUMP TO:

• adjective (Context 1)

Feeling despondent, discouraged, or low in spirits.

Usage Example

"The players looked visibly downhearted after losing the championship match in the final seconds."

Strongest
downhearted
despondent
dejected
crestfallen
dispirited
disheartened
Strong
melancholy
glum
gloomy
forlorn

• 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 lowered eyes while listening to the principal's reprimand."

Strongest
lowered
Strong
averted
drooping

Opposites of downcast

The opposite of downcast shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

upcast
elated
cheerful
buoyant
upbeat
upraised
jubilant
joyful
See all opposites of downcast

• Nearby Words

down
downballot
downbeat
downcast
downcourt
downdraft
downer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Downcast. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/downcast
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.