Learn English – Word for “ashamed smile.”

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By "ashamed smile" I mean something like this:

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I thought of the word sheepish, but I think it's more related to guilt? What I'm looking for is something that has more to do with shame, like when someone recognizes you but calls your nickname instead of your actual name.

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ABASHED verb past tense: abashed; past participle: abashed

cause to feel embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed. "she was not abashed at being caught"

synonyms: embarrassed, ashamed, shamefaced, remorseful, conscience-stricken, mortified, humiliated, humbled, , crestfallen, sheepish

from Merriam-Webster Dictionary

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