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downcastness

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Definition of downcastness word

  • noun downcastness The quality of being downcast. 1

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Parts of speech for Downcastness

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

downcastness popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for downcastness

noun downcastness

  • depression — A depression is a time when there is very little economic activity, which causes a lot of unemployment and poverty.
  • unhappiness — sad; miserable; wretched: Why is she so unhappy?
  • anguish — Anguish is great mental suffering or physical pain.
  • grief — keen mental suffering or distress over affliction or loss; sharp sorrow; painful regret.
  • heartache — emotional pain or distress; sorrow; grief; anguish.

Antonyms for downcastness

noun downcastness

  • cheer — When people cheer, they shout loudly to show their approval or to encourage someone who is doing something such as taking part in a game.
  • delight — Delight is a feeling of very great pleasure.
  • happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
  • joy — a female given name.
  • advantage — An advantage is something that puts you in a better position than other people.

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