Word of the day
hangdog
1. having a dejected or guilty appearance; shamefaced
“the boys wore hangdog looks as the police marched them down the steps”
adjective
/ˈhæŋˌdɔɡ/
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"The dog sat in the garden with a hangdog look, clearly _____ after chewing those shoes."
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- ashamed
- gleeful
- worried
- joyful
- cheerful
- doleful
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