puppy-dog eyes
Guileless begging look
Puppy-dog eyes are a pleading facial expression meant to evoke sympathy or get what you want—wide, soft, and slightly sad, like a dog begging for scraps.
The look appeals to the viewer's protective instincts: She gave me the puppy-dog eyes until I agreed to let her stay up late.
Usually deployed consciously and with some manipulation.
- beggingEarnest desperate requesting
- beseechingUrgently pleading for something
- imploringUrgently requesting with emotion
- gazeFixed, intent look
- pleadingUrgent heartfelt request
heartstrings · doggie · expressive · longing · vulnerability · soulful · guilt · doe-eyed · tenderness · tug at heartstrings · adorable · empathy · cute · wide-eyed · batting eyelashes · affection · irresistible · pouty
puppy-dog eyesdeath stare
Intensely hostile glare
cold stare · steely gaze · hard look · icy glare · withering look
puppy-dog eyesguilt trip
Inducing remorse for leverage
cold shoulder · silent treatment · ultimatum · strong-arming · threats
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