Hangdog

Pronunciation: /ˈhæŋdəɡ/

Hangdog (adjective)

  1. looking ashamed or guilty, like you did something wrong.
  2. having a sad or unhappy expression on your face.

Examples

  • He had a hangdog expression after breaking the vase.
  • With a hangdog look, she confessed to the mistake.

Common collocations: hangdog expression, hangdog face, hangdog look, hangdog glance

Synonyms of Hangdog

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Hangdog

  • describing demeanor or expression
  • describing demeanor or expression