hangdog
/ˈhæŋˌdɔɡ/
adjective
- Having a sad, guilty, or ashamed expression; looking dejected or humiliated.
- The employee walked into the boss's office with a hangdog expression after missing the deadline.
- After breaking the vase, the child gave a hangdog look and apologized.
- He sat in the corner with a hangdog air, avoiding everyone's eyes.
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