Synonyms: downcast
Definition: a ventilation shaft through which air enters a mine
Similar words: shaft
Definition: a long vertical passage sunk into the earth, as for a mine or tunnel
Synonyms: down, down in the mouth, downcast, downhearted, dispirited, depressed, low, low-spirited, grim, gloomy, blue
Definition: filled with melancholy and despondency
Usage: gloomy at the thought of what he had to face; gloomy predictions; a gloomy silence; took a grim view of the economy; the darkening mood; lonely and blue in a strange city; depressed by the loss of his job; a dispirited and resigned expression on her face; downcast after his defeat; feeling discouraged and downhearted
Similar words: dejected
Definition: affected or marked by low spirits
Usage: is dejected but trying to look cheerful
Synonyms: downcast
Definition: directed downward
Usage: a downcast glance
Similar words: down
Definition: being or moving lower in position or less in some value
Usage: lay face down; the moon is down; our team is down by a run; down by a pawn; the stock market is down today