shamefaced

/ˌʃeɪmˌˈfeɪst/

Definitions of shamefaced
  1. adjective
    showing a sense of shame
    synonyms: sheepish
    ashamed
    feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
  2. adjective
    showing a sense of guilt
    synonyms: guilty, hangdog, shamed
    ashamed
    feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
  3. adjective
    extremely modest or shy
    “"cheerfully bearing reproaches but shamefaced at praise"- H.O.Taylor”
    Synonyms:
    modest
    not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance
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