Downcast in Malayalam
Somebody downcast is അധോമുഖന് (adhomukhan) in Malayalam, literally a person whose face is turned down. The word suggests shyness or dejection showing in the posture.
Most common translation
Person with downcast face, a shy person.
ചോദ്യം കേട്ടപ്പോള് അവന് അധോമുഖനായി നിന്നു.
chodyam kettappol avan adhomukhanaayi ninnu.
He stood with a downcast face when he heard the question.
Dictionary entry
- അധോമുഖന് (adhomukhan) — Person with downcast face, a shy person.
The lone option names the person rather than the mood, so it is a noun for a downcast or bashful individual.
Common questions
How do you say downcast in Malayalam?
അധോമുഖന് (adhomukhan), a person whose face is turned down.
Does it mean shy?
Yes, it is also used of a shy person who keeps the eyes lowered.