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sheepish

1 of 1adjective
/ˈʃipɪʃ/
Forms:more sheepish,most sheepish
1

feeling slightly embarrassed or ashamed, often due to having done something silly or foolish

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  • The boy looked sheepish as he admitted to breaking the vase.
  • The politician gave a sheepish apology for his gaffe.
  • The dog hung its head sheepishly after it chewed up the couch.
  • The thief looked sheepish as he was caught red-handed.
  • The artist gave a sheepish smile when asked about her unfinished masterpiece.
Synonyms:
shamefaced
2

showing a lack of confidence or courage in an awkward way

  • His sheepish demeanor in front of the crowd showed how nervous he was about public speaking.
  • He felt sheepish asking for help on something he should have known how to do.
  • She felt sheepish during the interview, stumbling over her words and avoiding eye contact.
  • When asked to share his opinion, he offered a sheepish response, unsure of how his thoughts would be received.
  • The shy student gave a sheepish nod when the teacher asked if he needed help.
Synonyms:
sheeplike