sheepish

Example Sentences

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A few moments before the Celtic left-back - playing on the right since his introduction in the 72nd minute - scored the second wonder goal of the night, Hanley was feeling sheepish.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

I felt sheepish when my partner caught me sneaking a cookie shortly after I had encouraged him to forgo dessert so we could “be healthy together.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 5, 2025

As “Alien: Earth” skitters toward its season finale, it’s clear that this being intends to do worse than its sheepish gaze lets on.

From Salon • Sep. 18, 2025

To his sheepish embarrassment, the coach indeed forgot him and had to be reintroduced.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 31, 2025

“The Lincoln assassination simulation,” she said, sounding sheepish.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin