sheepish
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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
When Daniela Amodei meets with potential customers and business partners, they sometimes toss her a sheepish question as they leave: “What should my kid study in college?”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026
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
Although he felt sheepish about selling his rehabbed vintage knives among the works of more established artists, his mother encouraged him to “give it a try.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2025
Someone tapped him on his shoulder, and then Sophia appeared in front of him, a sheepish look on her face.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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