shamefacedness

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun feeling embarrassed about yourself

Etymology

From an alteration of Middle English schamefastnesse, equivalent to shamefaced + -ness. See also shamefastness.

In classic literature

Synonyms

sheepishness

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