Red-faced

Pronunciation: /ˈɹɛd- ˈfeɪst/

Red-faced (adjective)

  1. having a face that turns red because of feeling embarrassed or ashamed.
  2. having a face that turns red because of feeling angry.

Examples

  • She was red-faced after forgetting her lines.
  • He felt red-faced when he tripped in front of everyone.

Common collocations: red-faced with embarrassment, turn red-faced, red-faced with anger, get red-faced

Synonyms of Red-faced

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Red-faced

  • — describing someone who is calm and not embarrassed