What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
downcastness
Example
The news of the accident left him in a state of downcastness. [downcastness: noun]
Example
She walked away with a look of downcastness on her face. [downcastness: noun]
dejection
Example
He couldn't shake off the feeling of dejection after losing the game. [dejection: noun]
Example
Her dejection was palpable after receiving the bad news. [dejection: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Dejection is more commonly used than downcastness in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between downcastness and dejection?
Dejection is more formal than downcastness, making it more appropriate for use in formal contexts such as academic writing or professional communication.
