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downturned Synonyms
Another word for downturned
Choosing another word for downturned depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Bent, angled, or directed downward, especially at the edges or ends.
Usage Example
"The portrait captured the subject's somber mood through his furrowed brow and drooping mouth."
Strong
drooping
downcurved
inverted
Weak
downcast
• adjective (Context 2)
Experiencing a decline in activity, value, or prosperity (typically used of an economy or market).
Usage Example
"Small businesses struggled to maintain their profit margins in the midst of a depressed housing market."
Strongest
depressed
slumping
Strong
declining
stagnant
bearish
Opposites of downturned
The opposite of downturned shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
upturned
booming
thriving
bullish
upcurved
uplifted
expanding
raised
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Downturned. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/downturned