hangdog

• Устаревшее прилагательное, описывающее человека, который выглядит печальным, виноватым или пристыженным, часто с опущенным взглядом.

An old-fashioned adjective describing a person who looks sad, guilty, or ashamed, often with a downcast expression.

1. Guilty or ashamedC2formal

   Showing a sense of guilt, shame, or dejection, often with a downcast expression.

   Виноватый или пристыженный

   • He gave a hangdog look after being caught stealing.
   • She wore a hangdog expression throughout the meeting.
   • The child's hangdog demeanor revealed his regret.

   Synonymsabashedashamedcrestfallendejecteddowncastguiltyshamefacedsheepish

   Antonymsproudshamelessunabashedunrepentant

2. Submissive or intimidatedC2formal

   Frightened into submission or compliance; appearing cowed or defeated.

   Покорный или запуганный

   • The hangdog employee nodded silently at the criticism.
   • He walked away with a hangdog posture after the argument.
   • Her hangdog attitude made it clear she had given up.

   Synonymsabashedcrestfallendefeatedintimidatedmeekshamefacedsheepish

   Antonymsarrogantassertiveboldbrazendefiantdomineeringhaughtyproud