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hangdog Synonyms

Another word for hangdog

Choosing another word for hangdog depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having a dejected, guilty, or downcast appearance or demeanor; shamefaced.

Usage Example

"The student walked into the principal's office with a shamefaced expression after forgetting his assignment."

Strongest
shamefaced
sheepish
Strong
downcast
crestfallen
abashed
dejected
guilty
contrite

• noun (Context 2)

A despicable, cowardly, orsneaking person (now largely archaic).

Usage Example

"In the seventeenth-century play, the villain dismissed his cowardly henchman as a mere scoundrel."

Strong
scoundrel
wretch
knave
varlet
miscreant
rascal

Opposites of hangdog

The opposite of hangdog shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

confident
proud
unashamed
unapologetic
paragon
triumphant
gentleman
See all opposites of hangdog

• Nearby Words

hang
hangable
hangar
hangdog
hanger
hanging
hangman

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hangdog. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hangdog
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