Shamefaced
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈʃeɪmˌfeɪst/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Shamefaced is an adjective meaning Bashful, showing modesty or embarrassment.
Meaning
Bashful, showing modesty or embarrassment.
More Meanings
- Ashamed, displaying shame, especially by blushing in the face.
Example Sentences
Youth is not glorious; it is shamefaced. It is a time of self-searching and self-exacerbation.
Synonyms for shamefaced
Depending on context, synonyms include modest, sheepish, guilty, hangdog, shamed.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include shamed, ashamed, hangdog, modest, guilty, sheepish.
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