Difference between Downcast and Downhearted

What is the difference between Downcast and Downhearted?

Downcast as an adjective is (of eyes) looking downwards. while Downhearted as an adjective is sad

Downcast

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A cast from supertype to subtype.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: (Of eyes) looking downwards. (Of a person) feeling despondent.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To cast or throw up; to turn upward. To taunt; to reproach; to upbraid. To cast from supertype to subtype.

Downhearted

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: sad

We hope you now know whether to use Downcast or Downhearted in your sentence.

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