Sylvester Stallone

With a lot of comedians, one of their major attributes is that they look comedic, with a certain hangdog or manic expression. I look like the neighborhood bully. That doesn't elicit laughter.

American Actor

Louis C. K.

I spend enough time onscreen looking hangdog and depressed.

American Comedian

Describes a deep sense of personal shame or guilt, not just general embarrassment.

Emotional Impact

Used in informal settings; too casual for formal reports or serious discussions.

Not for Formality

Often suggests the person feels they've let someone down or disappointed them.

Subtle Observations

Used to talk about someone who has done something wrong or feels remorse.

Negative Connotation

Refers to a person embodying the appearance or feeling of guilt, rather than just feeling it momentarily.

Personal Guilt

Can be used to describe a character trait of someone consistently showing guilt or shame.

Characterization

 the budget was in bad shape, so you can imagine there were three very, very sad hangdog guys moping around the office because we lost our flight to the moon. But, several weeks later, I got a call from Tom Stafford, the Senior Astronaut at that time, and he wanted me in his office, and I went in, and he told me that he was sorry

Hangdog