English adjective: hangdog | |||
1. | hangdog showing a sense of guilt | ||
Samples | A guilty look. The hangdog and shamefaced air of the retreating enemy. | ||
Synonyms | guilty, shamed, shamefaced | ||
Similar | ashamed | ||
Antonyms | unashamed | ||
2. | hangdog frightened into submission or compliance | ||
Similar | afraid | ||
Antonyms | fearless, unafraid | ||