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shamefacedness

/ˈʃeɪm.feɪst.nəs/

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noun

/ˈʃeɪm.feɪst.nəs/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее состояние или качество чувства смущения, стыда или неловкости за себя или свои поступки.

A noun referring to the state or quality of feeling embarrassed, ashamed, or self-conscious about oneself or one's actions.

uncountable

  1. Embarrassment or ShynessC2formal

    A feeling of being embarrassed or ashamed about oneself, often shown in one's expression or behavior.

    ruСмущение или застенчивость

    • His shamefacedness was obvious when he admitted his mistake.
    • She looked down with shamefacedness after being caught.
    • The child's shamefacedness made him hide behind his mother.

    Synonymsabashmentbashfulnesschagrindiffidencediscomfitureembarrassmentmortificationself-consciousnesssheepishnessshyness

    Antonymsassuranceboldnessconfidenceprideshamelessness

Forms
  • shamefacednesses plural form
  • shamefacednesses' possessive plural form
  • shamefacedness's possessive singular form