shamefaced

• Describe a una persona que siente o muestra vergüenza, bochorno o arrepentimiento, a menudo a través de la expresión facial o el comportamiento.

Describes a person who is showing or feeling shame, embarrassment, or regret, often through their facial expression or demeanor.

1. Showing shame or embarrassmentC1formal

   Displaying a visible expression of shame, embarrassment, or regret.

   Avergonzado

   • He stood shamefaced before the headmaster after being caught cheating.
   • She gave a shamefaced apology for her rude behavior.
   • The child looked shamefaced when his mother found the broken vase.

   Sinónimosabashedashamedchagrinedembarrassedhangdogmortifiedsheepish

   Antónimosbrazenimmodestproudshamelessunabashed

2. Extremely modest or shyC2formal

   Characterized by excessive modesty or shyness, often to the point of discomfort.

   Excesivamente tímido o modesto

   • The young poet was shamefaced when asked to read his work aloud.
   • Her shamefaced demeanor made it hard for her to speak in public.
   • He was too shamefaced to accept the compliment.

   Sinónimosbashfulblushingcoydemurediffidentmeekretiringself-consciousshytimid

   Antónimosboldbrazenimmodestshameless

3. Showing a sense of guiltC1formal

   Displaying visible signs of guilt or remorse for a wrongdoing.

   Avergonzado por culpa

   • The politician gave a shamefaced confession of his misconduct.
   • He looked shamefaced as he admitted to breaking the window.
   • Her shamefaced expression revealed her guilt before she spoke.

   Sinónimosabashedashamedchagrinedcontriteguiltyhangdogpenitentremorsefulrepentantsheepish

   Antónimosimpenitentremorselessshamelessunashamedunrepentant