shamefacedness

[US]/[ʃeɪmˈfeɪstɪdnəs]/
[UK]/[ʃeɪmˈfeɪstɪdnəs]/

Translation

n.The state or feeling of being ashamed or embarrassed.; A display of shame or embarrassment.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

with shamefacedness

feeling shamefacedness

displaying shamefacedness

shamefacedness evident

overcome with shamefacedness

shamefacedness lingered

filled with shamefacedness

a shamefacedness

shamefacedness grew

hiding shamefacedness

Example Sentences

he felt a profound sense of shamefacedness after accidentally insulting his boss.

the student’s shamefacedness was evident as he admitted to cheating on the exam.

despite her initial anger, a wave of shamefacedness washed over her.

he mumbled an apology, his shamefacedness palpable in the room.

the politician’s public denial only amplified his shamefacedness.

overcome with shamefacedness, she fled the scene immediately.

the team experienced a collective shamefacedness after their devastating loss.

he tried to hide his shamefacedness behind a forced smile.

the weight of his actions brought a heavy dose of shamefacedness.

she bore the shamefacedness of her past mistakes with quiet dignity.

a deep shamefacedness settled upon him as he realized his error.

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