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downcast meaning in Sanskrit

खिन्न khinna

/ˈdaʊnkɑːst/US/ˈdaʊnˌkæst/

downcast in Sanskrit: खिन्न (khinna). In English, downcast means of the eyes, a facial expression, etc.: looking downwards, usually as a sign of discouragement, sadness, etc., or sometimes modesty.

Sanskrit words for downcast

of a person: feeling despondent or discouraged — see also despondent, discouraged
खिन्न khinna

English meaning of downcast

  1. adjective Of the eyes, a facial expression, etc.: looking downwards, usually as a sign of discouragement, sadness, etc., or sometimes modesty.
  2. adjective Of a person or thing: cast or thrown to the ground.
  3. adjective Of a thing: directed downwards.
  4. adjective Of a person: feeling despondent or discouraged.

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Questions about downcast in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of downcast in Sanskrit?
Downcast in Sanskrit is खिन्न (khinna).
downcast इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Downcast: खिन्न (khinna).
What does downcast mean in English?
Downcast means of the eyes, a facial expression, etc.: looking downwards, usually as a sign of discouragement, sadness, etc., or sometimes modesty.

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