extremely modest or shy; "cheerfully bearing reproaches but shamefaced at praise"- H.O.Taylor
Used in a Sentence
shamefaced
How to use shamefaced in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for shamefaced.
Editorial note
But one doesn't receive an apology when that happens, either - especially not such a shamefaced one. This was just that Facebook's walled garden expanded to surround my erstwhile social circle, and once that happens, you maintain your presence in that circle on Facebook's terms or not at all.
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Quick take
extremely modest or shy; "cheerfully bearing reproaches but shamefaced at praise"- H.O.Taylor
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of shamefaced gathered in one view.
showing a sense of shame
showing a sense of guilt; "a guilty look"; "the hangdog and shamefaced air of the retreating enemy"- Eric Linklater
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for shamefaced.
adjective
extremely modest or shy; "cheerfully bearing reproaches but shamefaced at praise"- H.O.Taylor
adjective
showing a sense of shame
See also: sheepish
adjective
showing a sense of guilt; "a guilty look"; "the hangdog and shamefaced air of the retreating enemy"- Eric Linklater
Example sentences
But one doesn't receive an apology when that happens, either - especially not such a shamefaced one. This was just that Facebook's walled garden expanded to surround my erstwhile social circle, and once that happens, you maintain your presence in that circle on Facebook's terms or not at all.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use shamefaced in a sentence?
But one doesn't receive an apology when that happens, either - especially not such a shamefaced one. This was just that Facebook's walled garden expanded to surround my erstwhile social circle, and once that happens, you maintain your presence in that circle on Facebook's terms or not at all.
What does shamefaced mean?
extremely modest or shy; "cheerfully bearing reproaches but shamefaced at praise"- H.O.Taylor
What part of speech is shamefaced?
shamefaced is commonly used as adjective.