shamefaced

Example Sentences

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Shamefaced Hungarian players, who did not share the fire-eating Communist's opinions, privately apologized to the U.S. team.

From Time Magazine Archive

Shamefaced as he appeared, there was yet a kind of twinkle in his eyes.

From The Weight of the Crown by White, Fred M. (Fred Merrick)

Shamefaced, vanquished, crushed, he retraced his steps to the railway-station, and returned to Paris.

From Sentimental Education, Volume II The History of a Young Man by Flaubert, Gustave

"Shamefaced, come; don't you know this gentleman?" said her aunt, encouragingly.

From The Thin Red Line; and Blue Blood by Griffiths, Arthur

Look up, Master Shamefaced, and tell us the reason of your most extraordinary mystery on this occasion.

From Home Influence A Tale for Mothers and Daughters by Aguilar, Grace