downcasting

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A form of downcast — Of the eyes, a facial expression, etc.: looking downwards, usually as a sign of discouragement, sadness, etc., or sometimes modesty.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of downcast
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APA

downcasting. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/downcasting

MLA

“downcasting.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/downcasting. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “downcasting,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/downcasting.

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