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sheepish
01
gêne, honteux
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.
Le garçon avait l'air honteux en admettant avoir cassé le vase.
The politician gave a sheepish apology for his gaffe.
Le politicien a présenté des excuses honteuses pour sa gaffe.
02
maladroit, timide
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.
Son attitude maladroite devant la foule montrait à quel point il était nerveux à l'idée de parler en public.
He felt sheepish asking for help on something he should have known how to do.
Il se sentit maladroit en demandant de l'aide pour quelque chose qu'il aurait dû savoir faire.
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sheep
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sheepish
Adjective
sheepishly
Adverb
sheepishly
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sheepishness
Noun
sheepishness
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