shamefaced

the hangdog and shamefaced air of the retreating enemy- Eric Linklater.

There was something shamefaced or diffident about the movement, as if the intention were to conceal any idea of stopping until the very last moment.

He looked shamefaced after being caught cheating on the test.

She gave a shamefaced apology for her mistake.

The shamefaced thief returned the stolen goods.

He wore a shamefaced expression when he realized his error.

The employee was shamefaced when confronted about his inappropriate behavior.

She felt shamefaced for forgetting her friend's birthday.

The politician appeared shamefaced when confronted with evidence of corruption.

He gave a shamefaced smile as he admitted his mistake.

The student was shamefaced when caught plagiarizing.

She felt shamefaced for lying to her parents.