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Shamefully vs Shamefaced - What's the difference?

shamefully | shamefaced |

As an adverb shamefully

is in a shameful manner.

As an adjective shamefaced is

bashful, showing modesty or embarrassment.

shamefully

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a shameful manner.
    • I looked shamefully at the floor.
    The hospital was shamefully underequipped.

    shamefaced

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • bashful, showing modesty or embarrassment
  • ashamed, displaying shame, especially by blushing in the face.

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