Associations to the word «Shamefaced»

Wiktionary

SHAMEFACED, adjective. Bashful, showing modesty or embarrassment
SHAMEFACED, adjective. Ashamed, displaying shame, especially by blushing in the face.

Dictionary definition

SHAMEFACED, adjective. Extremely modest or shy; "cheerfully bearing reproaches but shamefaced at praise"- H.O.Taylor.
SHAMEFACED, adjective. Showing a sense of shame.
SHAMEFACED, adjective. Showing a sense of guilt; "a guilty look"; "the hangdog and shamefaced air of the retreating enemy"- Eric Linklater.

Wise words

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?
Buddha