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red-faced
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describing a person whose face has become red, typically due to embarrassment, anger, or exertion
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having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset
Example
The red-faced athlete struggled to catch his breath after the intense workout.
The red-faced child was clearly upset after being scolded by his teacher.
He was red-faced with embarrassment after realizing his mistake in front of the crowd.
The sudden criticism left him red-faced and flustered, unable to respond immediately.
She felt red-faced when her joke didn't land as she had hoped, causing awkward silence.