Shamefaced
(adjective)
Feeling ashamed, typically because of one"s actions, and showing this through one"s expression or demeanor.
Origin:
From shame + faced.
Examples:
- He walked into the room with a shamefaced expression.
- She was shamefaced when she realized she had made a mistake.
- He was shamefaced after he was caught stealing.
- She was shamefaced when she was told that her behaviour was unacceptable.
- He was shamefaced when he had to apologize for his mistake.