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Another word for shamefacedly

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• adverb (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
ashamedly
sheepishly
abashedly
Strong
guiltily
embarrassedly
apologetically
contritely
remorsefully
Weak
abashlessly

Opposites of shamefacedly

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

shamelessly
unashamedly
proudly
brazenly
unapologetically
boldly
See all opposites of shamefacedly

• Nearby Words

shambolic
shame
shamefaced
shamefacedly
shameful
shamefully
shamefulness

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