Definition of «overcast»

Overcast means covered by a layer of clouds that obscure direct sunlight, resulting in an overall gloomy or dark appearance.

I looked out the window and saw the sky was completely overcast, with no sign of the sun.
The weather forecast predicted an overcast day, so I decided to take an umbrella with me just in case it starts raining.
We had planned to have a picnic, but the overcast weather forced us to change our plans and have an indoor picnic instead.
The gloomy, overcast sky matched my mood perfectly after receiving some bad news earlier that day.
Despite the overcast conditions, we decided to go for a hike and enjoy the cool breeze and misty atmosphere.
The photographer decided to take advantage of the soft lighting provided by the overcast sky and captured some stunning black and white images.

Yes, it washes out the sky on overcast days, and no, it doesn't have two lenses or a wealth of different modes. (digitaltrends.com)
It was much calmer and the sea was just as beautiful, even on a day of overcast skies. (chicstreetstyle.me)
They would generally photograph on overcast days in the spring and fall, which provided them an even light with a vast tonal range. (fraenkelgallery.com)
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