Hangdog
Pronunciation: /ˈhæŋdəɡ/
Hangdog (adjective)
- looking ashamed or guilty, like you did something wrong.
- 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