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English > 1 sense of the word shamefacedness:
NOUNfeelingshamefacedness, sheepishnessfeeling embarrassed about yourself
English > shamefacedness: 1 sense > noun 1, feeling
MeaningFeeling embarrassed about yourself.
Synonymsheepishness
BroaderembarrassmentThe shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
Adjectivesshamefacedshowing a sense of shame
shamefacedshowing a sense of guilt
shamefacedextremely modest or shy