shee
pish
Comparative
more sheepish
Superlative
most sheepish
1
feeling slightly embarrassed or ashamed, often due to having done something silly or foolish
- 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.
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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.
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