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hangdoghaving a guilty, ashamed, or dejected appearance

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: having a guilty, ashamed, or dejected appearance

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhæŋdɔːɡ/

Korean meaning: 죄책감에 찬, 부끄러워하는, 풀이 죽은

Korean pronunciation: **행**독

Example Sentences

  • The student had a hangdog look when he forgot to do his homework again.
  • With his hangdog expression, he looked like a puppy who had chewed up the sofa.
  • She couldn't stay mad at his hangdog face for long.

hangdog

ADJECTIVE

//ˈhæŋdɔːɡ//

having a guilty, ashamed, or dejected appearance

hangdog concept
💡 Concept

a young student stands with his head hanging down, shoulders slumped, and eyes staring at the floor. His hands fidget nervously behind his back while avoiding all eye contact with the stern principal. The principal sits behind her desk holding a crumpled test paper with obvious signs of cheating. She points to the evidence while shaking her head in disappointment. The student's posture becomes even more dejected as he realizes he's been caught. Other students can be seen through the office window, making the shame feel more public. having a guilty, ashamed, and dejected appearance

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈhæŋdɔːɡ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈhæŋdɒɡ/

🌳Etymology

Roothang + dog

Origin

From 17th century English, combining 'hang' and 'dog' to describe the dejected appearance of a dog that looks as if it's about to be hanged, with its head down and tail between its legs.

🎵Rhyme

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🔗Collocations

hangdog expression
hangdog look
hangdog manner
hangdog appearance
wear a hangdog face

📝Examples

The student had a hangdog look when he forgot to do his homework again.

😄 Fun example

With his hangdog expression, he looked like a puppy who had chewed up the sofa.

She couldn't stay mad at his hangdog face for long.

The politician wore a hangdog expression during his apology speech.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

sheepishashamedguiltydejectedcrestfallen

Antonyms

proudconfidentdefiant

Related

remorsefulcontritepenitentdowncast

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