shamefaced
Example Sentences
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There was somehow something shamefaced in him as he answered.
From The Guardian • Nov. 2, 2017
What’s been excised in both cases is the awkward and the homely, the oddball and the failing—in short, all acknowledgement of our thwarted, shamefaced cravings for connection and intimacy.
From Slate • Mar. 9, 2016
Who can put a price tag on the shamefaced retraction I owe that guy from Takoma Park?
From Washington Post • Oct. 7, 2015
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
Fingers smarting, the shamefaced Taran hurried from the cottage and found Coll near the vegetable garden.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
