sheepish

[shee-pish] / ˈʃi pɪʃ /

ADJECTIVE

shy, embarrassed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

diffident foolish self-conscious timid uncomfortable

WEAK

abashed ashamed chagrined docile guilty mortified retiring shamefaced silly tame timorous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bold

WEAK

aggressive unashamed unembarrassed

Example Sentences

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“I’m here for the larnin’,” he said, sheepish, “and the long haul.”

From Literature

When he straightens to standing he throws his arms up in a sheepish shrug.

From Literature

When she noticed me watching, she gave a sheepish shrug.

From Literature

With a sheepish look on his red face, Grandpa said in a whisper, “I’m sorry. This is our first time in a library.”

From Literature

Danny felt a bit sheepish, but he walked closer to her desk station.

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