"Hangdog looks" refers to a facial expression that conveys sadness, defeat, and shame. There are several synonyms for "hangdog looks," including crestfallen, dejected, forlorn, glum, and morose. Crestfallen implies a loss of hope or enthusiasm, dejected conveys a sense of disappointment or discouragement, forlorn suggests a feeling of loneliness or abandonment, glum implies a lack of cheerfulness or excitement, and morose connotes a sense of deep sadness or melancholy. Any of these synonyms can be used to describe someone who appears to have a downcast or defeated demeanor, whether due to personal circumstances or external factors beyond their control.