shamefacedness
/ˈʃeɪmˌfeɪsɪdnəs/
noun
- The quality or state of being embarrassed or ashamed.
- His shamefacedness was obvious when he couldn't answer the simplest question.
- She spoke with such shamefacedness that everyone believed her apology was sincere.
- The team's shamefacedness after losing the championship game was palpable in the locker room.
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