Asked in: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
shamefacedly in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Synonyms
Which word is nearest in meaning to "shamefacedly"?
The father laughed shamefacedly at the son's outburst.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Embarrassedly
"Shamefacedly" = in a manner showing shame or embarrassment; with a look of guilt or self-consciousness; in a bashful or sheepish way. The word "shamefacedly" combines "shame" + "faced" + "- ly " — meaning the face shows shame. Its nearest meaning is "Embarrassedly" = in an embarrassed manner; with embarrassment. Both words convey the idea of feeling or showing self-conscious discomfort. "Boldly" = confidently and without fear (antonym). "Arrogantly" = in an arrogant, self-important manner (unrelated). "Cheerfully" = in a happy and enthusiastic manner (antonym). Option B — Embarrassedly — is the closest in meaning to shamefacedly.
shamefacedly – questions
Has shamefacedly been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – shamefacedly has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1.