hangdog
The word “hangdog” has 2 syllables: hang-dog
It's pronounced as /ˈhæŋdɒɡ/
What is synonym and antonym for hangdog?
In the thesaurus, “hangdog” has 11 synonyms and 30 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for hangdog along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for hangdog
Antonyms for hangdog
- blissful
- blithe
- buoyant
- buoyed
- cheerful
- cheery
- chipper
- delighted
- ecstatic
- enraptured
- euphoric
- exuberant
- exultant
- glad
- gleeful
- happy
- jocose
- jocular
- jolly
- jovial
- joyful
- joyous
- jubilant
- merry
- mirthful
- optimistic
- rapturous
- rhapsodic
- sunny
- upbeat
Meanings of hangdog
- noun
- A base, degraded person; a sneak; a gallows bird.
- adjective
- Low; sneaking; ashamed.
Example Sentences
- His hangdog expression made it clear he was feeling guilty.
- The dog had a hangdog look after chewing up the shoes.
- She gave him a hangdog stare when he apologized for being late.
- The actor wore a hangdog face in the scene to show his character's remorse.
- After failing the test, he walked around with a hangdog demeanor.
On this page you'll find 41 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to hangdog, such as: bad, blissful, blithe, buoyant, buoyed, cheerful, cheery.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.