Hangdog

7 lettersadjectiverare

Updated June 2026

Definition

Having an expression or manner that conveys shame, guilt, or dejection.

“He came home with a hangdog look after losing the match by a single point.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

hang·dog

Related Words

Synonyms

guiltyshamefacedshamed

Antonyms

proud defiant bold

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in DOG, an unusual compound that can catch Wordle players off guard

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Scrabble

G and D are each worth two points, the compound structure makes it harder to place but rewards effort

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Words you can make from Hangdog

Shorter words formed from the letters in “hangdog”.

ahong dagon donga hogan honda adon agog agon ango dang dgag dhan dona gang gaon ghan goad goan gona gond gong hand hang hano

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