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shamefaced Synonyms

Another word for shamefaced

Choosing another word for shamefaced depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Feeling or expressing shame, guilt, or embarrassment, especially as revealed in one's facial expression.

Usage Example

"The student offered a sheepish apology after realizing he had interrupted the guest speaker."

Strongest
sheepish
ashamed
embarrassed
abashed
Strong
hangdog
crestfallen
chastened
contrite
mortified
apologetic

• adjective (Context 2)

Bashful, modest, or easily embarrassed in social situations (archaic or literary).

Usage Example

"In older literature, the young heroine was often portrayed as a quiet, bashful maiden."

Strongest
bashful
Strong
shy
modest
demure
diffident
timid

Opposites of shamefaced

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

unashamed
shameless
bold
unabashed
brazen
immodest
impudent
unrepentant
See all opposites of shamefaced

• Nearby Words

shambles
shambolic
shame
shamefaced
shamefacedly
shameful
shamefully

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