shamefaced
adjectiveHow many syllables in shamefaced?
There are 3 syllables in the word shamefaced.How to pronounce shamefaced:
Definition of shamefaced:
- shamefaced (adjective):
- embarrassed or guilty
- showing modesty bashful
- adjective. showing a sense of shame.
Synonyms for shamefaced:
abashed
apologetic
ashamed
chagrined
conscience-stricken
contrite
discomfited
embarrassed
guilty
humiliated
mortified
red-faced
remorseful
shamed
sheepish
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