hangdog

• Adjectif décrivant une personne qui a l'air abattue, honteuse ou coupable, souvent avec un regard baissé, comme un chien battu.

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.

   coupable et honteux

   • 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.

   Synonymesabashedashamedcrestfallendejecteddowncastguiltyshamefacedsheepish

   Antonymesproudshamelessunabashedunrepentant

2. Submissive or intimidatedC2formal

   Frightened into submission or compliance; appearing cowed or defeated.

   craintif, soumis

   • 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.

   Synonymesabashedcrestfallendefeatedintimidatedmeekshamefacedsheepish

   Antonymesarrogantassertiveboldbrazendefiantdomineeringhaughtyproud