shamefacedly

Thân thiện

The actor apologized shamefacedly to the director.

Definition

Adverb: * In a manner showing shame or embarrassment; with a sense of guilt or modesty, often evident in one's facial expression or demeanor.

Usage

The adverb "shamefacedly" describes how an action is performed—specifically, in a way that expresses shame, embarrassment, or contrition. It modifies verbs to indicate the ashamed state of the subject while they are doing something.

Examples

• He shamefacedly admitted that he had broken the vase.
• After being caught in the lie, she nodded shamefacedly.
• The child shamefacedly returned the stolen candy to the store clerk.

Advanced Usage

• "to do something shamefacedly": To perform an action while visibly feeling ashamed or guilty.
  • He apologized shamefacedly for his harsh words.

Variants and Related Words

• Shamefaced (adjective): Showing a sense of shame; bashful or modest.
  • He gave a shamefaced grin.
• Ashamed (adjective): Feeling shame, guilt, or embarrassment.
• Abashed (adjective): Embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed.

Synonyms

• Ashamedly
• Contritely
• Sheepishly
• Apologetically
• Humbly

Antonyms

• Shamelessly
• Proudly
• Defiantly
• Unabashedly

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a shamefaced manner
   • quarrels and dissensions ensued among the cast, most of whom hurriedly and shamefacedly handed over their parts to understudies