Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shamefaced
adjective
/ˈʃeɪmˌfeɪst/
Definition
Feeling or showing embarrassment or shame.
Examples
- He felt shamefaced after realizing his mistake in the meeting.
- The shamefaced boy looked down when asked about his homework.
- She cast a shamefaced glance away as she admitted the truth.
Meaning
Characterized by a sense of shame or guilt; displaying a demeanor that reflects modesty or shame.
Synonyms
- Embarrassed
- Abashed
- Shamed
- Humiliated
