Downturned

/daʊnˈtɜːnd/ adjective

Definition

Directed or bent downward; having a curved or angled position pointing toward the ground.

Etymology

From 'down' plus 'turned' (past tense of 'turn,' from Old French 'tourner'). The compound describes the physical orientation of something bent or angled downward.

Kelly Says

A downturned mouth might reveal sadness without a single word being spoken—it's fascinating how our brains instantly read directional changes as emotional signals. Even abstract concepts like 'market sentiment' get described through body language.

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