adj
shamefaced
Shamefaced (adj) means Bashful, showing modesty or embarrassment.
adj
1
Bashful, showing modesty or embarrassment.
2
Ashamed, displaying shame, especially by blushing in the face.
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Etymology
Alteration (due to folk etymology: shame + faced) of shamefast, from Middle English schamefast, schamfast, sceomefest, from Old English sċamfæst (“modest”), equivalent to shame + fast. Synchronically with -faced (/ˈfeɪst/).
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What is the meaning of shamefaced?
"shamefaced" (adj) means bashful, showing modesty or embarrassment.
What are the different meanings of shamefaced?
"shamefaced" has 2 main meanings: 1. Bashful, showing modesty or embarrassment; 2. Ashamed, displaying shame, especially by blushing in the face.