shamefaced

Example Sentences

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We also tend to assume that something is safe if everyone else is doing it, or at least maintain a shamefaced silence about our fears.

From Washington Post • Dec. 29, 2020

I received the same shamefaced response when I called the other two physicians in the Senate—Rand Paul of Kentucky and John Barrasso of Wyoming.

From Slate • Nov. 29, 2017

In such company, The Book of Henry seems likely to slink away shamefaced, but unnoticed.

From The Guardian • Jun. 22, 2017

He spoke of being both "flattered" and "shamefaced" about often being mentioned alongside Mr. Burton because of their geographical connection.

From New York Times • Oct. 17, 2012

For the first time, even after admitting her role in today’s mess, Witching Hour seemed shamefaced.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles