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shamefaced
adjective(shame-faced)
showing a sense of shame
Synonyms: sheepish,
shamefaced
adjective(shame-faced)
showing a sense of guilt
Synonyms: guilty, hangdog, shamed,
Examples:
The hangdog and shamefaced air of the retreating enemy.
shamefaced
adjective(shame-faced)
extremely modest or shy
Examples:
Cheerfully bearing reproaches but shamefaced at praise.

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