Synonyms for shamefaced

Synonyms for (adj) shamefaced

Synonyms: guilty, hangdog, shamed, shamefaced

Definition: showing a sense of guilt

Usage: a guilty look; the hangdog and shamefaced air of the retreating enemy- Eric Linklater

Similar words: ashamed

Definition: feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse

Usage: are you ashamed for having lied?; felt ashamed of my torn coat


Synonyms: shamefaced, sheepish

Definition: showing a sense of shame

Similar words: ashamed

Definition: feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse

Usage: are you ashamed for having lied?; felt ashamed of my torn coat


Synonyms: shamefaced

Definition: extremely modest or shy

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

Similar words: modest

Definition: not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance


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