1
[ adjective ] showing a sense of shame

Synonyms

sheepish

Related terms

ashamed

2
[ adjective ] extremely modest or shy

Examples

"cheerfully bearing reproaches but shamefaced at praise"- H.O.Taylor

Related terms

modest

3
[ adjective ] showing a sense of guilt

Synonyms

hangdog shamed guilty

Examples

"a guilty look" "the hangdog and shamefaced air of the retreating enemy"- Eric Linklater

Related terms

ashamed

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shamefacedly

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