Shamefaced

C1 16+

Synonyms of shamefaced

Antonyms of shamefaced

Collocations of shamefaced

shamefaced apology
Frequency: 70 %

He offered a shamefaced apology for his behavior.

shamefaced expression
Frequency: 65 %

She wore a shamefaced expression after being caught in a lie.

shamefaced confession
Frequency: 60 %

His shamefaced confession revealed the truth about what happened.

shamefaced admission
Frequency: 55 %

Her shamefaced admission of guilt surprised everyone.

shamefaced retreat
Frequency: 50 %

After being caught cheating, he made a shamefaced retreat from the room.

Idiomatic Expressions for shamefaced

  • Phrase: feel shamefaced
    Meaning: to feel embarrassed or guilty
    Usage: She felt shamefaced after realizing she had forgotten her friend's birthday.