shamefaced

adjective
UK: /ˈʃeɪmfeɪst/
US: /ˈʃeɪmfeɪst/

  1. Looking ashamed because you have done something wrong.

    1. He gave a shamefaced grin when he realized his mistake.
    2. The shamefaced child apologized after breaking the vase, avoiding eye contact.

  2. Showing shame or embarrassment; contrite.

    1. The shamefaced student admitted to cheating on the test.
    2. After being caught in the lie, he gave a shamefaced explanation, hoping for forgiveness.

Synonyms

ashamed embarrassed remorseful contrite guilty sheepish
shamefaced adverb

  1. In a shamefaced manner.

    1. He looked shamefaced away after she yelled at him.
    2. The dog crept shamefaced into the house after tearing the garbage bag.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "shamefaced" in English means: Looking ashamed because you have done something wrong., Showing shame or embarrassment; contrite..

The phonetic transcription of "shamefaced" is /ˈʃeɪmfeɪst/ in British English and /ˈʃeɪmfeɪst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "shamefaced": ashamed, embarrassed, remorseful, contrite, guilty, sheepish.

Example usage of "shamefaced": "He gave a shamefaced grin when he realized his mistake.". More examples on the page.