hanging one's head

A form of hang one's head — To be discouraged, ashamed, or embarrassed.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of hang one's head
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APA

hanging one's head. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hanging%20one's%20head

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“hanging one's head.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hanging%20one's%20head. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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