hangdog

Example Sentences

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There are many scenes where Robinson abandons his jittery schtick to allow Ron’s frustration and hangdog fatigue with his life to guide them, anchoring the absurdity in Robinson’s naturalistic charm.

From Salon • Oct. 13, 2025

As a detective, he’s a superhero, with keen powers of observation, but as a person, he’s the hangdog underdog, the little guy, upon whom his foes look with disdain.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2023

Finn Russell looked hangdog - and that takes some doing.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2023

Michael D. Cohen, Mr. Trump’s hangdog former lawyer, is a key witness in the Manhattan district attorney’s case.

From New York Times • Mar. 31, 2023

The swineherd later on will take me down the port-side trail—a beggar, by my looks, hangdog and old.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer