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sheepish
01
timide, gêné
feeling slightly embarrassed or ashamed, often due to having done something silly or foolish
Example
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.
02
timide, confus
showing a lack of confidence or courage in an awkward way
Example
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.
word family
sheep
Noun
sheepish
Adjective
sheepishly
Adverb
sheepishly
Adverb
sheepishness
Noun
sheepishness
Noun
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