How to Pronounce "cast down"
expression
ˈkæst/ /ˈdaʊn
KAST-DOWN
kˈɑːst/ /dˈaʊn
KAHST-DOWN
Definition
To feel very sad, discouraged, or depressed; or, to lower something physically (less common). Usually refers to being in low spirits.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkæst/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
kˈɑːst/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAST-DOWN
UK
KAHST-DOWN
Listen in Context
After hearing the bad news, she felt cast down.
He looked cast down during the meeting.
Her eyes were cast down as she spoke.
I was really cast down after failing the exam, but my friends cheered me up.