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shamefaced

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shamefaced

One entry found.

Main Entry: shame·faced

Pronunciation: \ˈshām-ˌfāst\

Function: adjective

Etymology: alteration of shamefast

Date: 1593

1 : showing modesty : bashful
2 : showing shame : ashamed

— shame·faced·ly \-ˌfā-səd-lē, -ˌfāst-lē\ adverb

— shame·faced·ness \-ˌfā-səd-nəs, -ˌfās(t)-nəs\ noun

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