How Do You Spell DOWNCASTNESSES?
Pronunciation: [dˈa͡ʊnkastnəsɪz] (IPA) 
Downcastnesses (daʊnˈkæst.nəs.ɪz) is a complex word representing intense feelings of sadness and dejection. It is a plural noun derived from "downcast" and "ness." The suffix "-ness" has been added to "downcast" to indicate a state or quality of being downcast. The plural suffix "-es" is added to "-ness" when referring to more than one instance of downcastness. Although not commonly used, this word is a remarkable demonstration of the English language's versatility in creating new words through the combination of existing parts of speech.
