Shamefaced: meaning, definitions and examples
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shamefaced
[ ˈʃeɪmˌfeɪst ]
feeling embarrassed
Shamefaced refers to a feeling of embarrassment or guilt, often displayed by a downward gaze or a flushed face. It describes someone who is visibly ashamed or apologetic about their actions or circumstances.
Synonyms
ashamed, contrite, embarrassed.
Examples of usage
- He walked into the room, shamefaced after forgetting about the meeting.
- She offered a shamefaced apology for her rude comments.
- The child looked shamefaced when he realized he had broken the vase.
Translations
Translations of the word "shamefaced" in other languages:
🇵🇹 envergonhado
🇮🇳 शर्मिंदा
🇩🇪 beschämt
🇮🇩 malu
🇺🇦 сором'язливий
🇵🇱 zażenowany
🇯🇵 恥ずかしい (hazukashii)
🇫🇷 honteux
🇪🇸 avergonzado
🇹🇷 utanmış
🇰🇷 부끄러운 (bukkeureoun)
🇸🇦 مُحرَج (muhrij)
🇨🇿 zahanbený
🇸🇰 zahanbený
🇨🇳 感到羞愧 (gǎndào xiūkuì)
🇸🇮 sramoten
🇮🇸 skömmu
🇰🇿 ұялу
🇬🇪 გაადიდებული (gaadidebuli)
🇦🇿 utancaq
🇲🇽 avergonzado
Etymology
The term 'shamefaced' has its origins in the combination of 'shame' and 'faced,' where 'shame' comes from the Old English word 'scamu,' meaning 'a feeling of guilt or disgrace.' The word 'faced' indicates how one's face is presented, often reflecting their emotional state. It emerged in the English language during the late Middle Ages, where the concept of being visibly affected by one's shame became significant in social interactions. Over time, 'shamefaced' evolved to describe a person showing their shame outwardly, emphasizing the connection between internal feelings of guilt and external expressions of those feelings.