hangdog in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
HANGDOG (adjective): displaying a dejected or guilty expression, often characterized by a look of shame or remorse.
Crossword clues for hangdog
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "hangdog".
- Showing a sad, guilty expression.
- Having an expression of remorse.
- Looking dejected and ashamed.
- Exhibiting a guilty demeanor.
- Displaying a shameful appearance.
Hangdog sentence examples
- His hangdog expression made it clear he was guilty of something.
- After losing the game, the players walked off the field with hangdog faces.
- The puppy sat on the porch with a hangdog look, waiting for its owner to return.
- She tried to cheer him up, but his hangdog demeanor was hard to shake off.
- Even with a smile, there was a hint of a hangdog attitude lurking beneath the surface.
- He walked in with a hangdog expression, clearly embarrassed by his mistake.
- After being scolded for his misbehavior, the puppy looked up with a hangdog look that melted everyone's hearts.
- She tried to hide her hangdog demeanor, but the sadness in her eyes was unmistakable.
- The actor’s hangdog performance was a stark contrast to his usual charismatic roles.
- Even with a hangdog attitude, he managed to bring a sense of humor to the situation.