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SHAMEFACED

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Showing a sense of guilt

Example:

the hangdog and shamefaced air of the retreating enemy

Synonyms:

guilty; hangdog; shamed; shamefaced

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

ashamed (feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse)

Derivation:

shamefacedness (feeling embarrassed about yourself)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Showing a sense of shame

Synonyms:

shamefaced; sheepish

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

ashamed (feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse)

Derivation:

shamefacedness (feeling embarrassed about yourself)

Sense 3

Meaning:

Extremely modest or shy

Example:

cheerfully bearing reproaches but shamefaced at praise

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

modest (not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance)

Derivation:

shamefacedness (feeling embarrassed about yourself)

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