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Definition of shamefacedly

shamefacedly

/ˈʃeɪmˌfeɪst.li/
shame · faced · ly
Adjective:shamefaced
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• adverb

1

In a manner showing or feeling shame, embarrassment, or guilt; sheepishly.

Example

"He shamefacedly admitted that he had forgotten to submit the report on time."

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• Nearby Words

shambolic
shame
shamefaced
shamefacedly
shameful
shamefully
shamefulness

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the adjective 'shamefaced', a 16th-century folk-etymological alteration of the earlier 'shamefast' (from Old English 'scamfæst', meaning 'firm in modesty' or 'restrained by shame'), formed by adding the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shamefacedly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shamefacedly
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