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Meaning of sheepish
having a feeling of embarrassment or guilt
Etymology of sheepish
The word "sheepish" originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the idea that a sheep is a humble and meek animal, and someone who is "sheepish" is exhibiting similar qualities, such as being timid or embarrassed
Synonyms
embarrassed
ashamed
guilty
remorseful
regretful
apologetic
penitent
contrite
humbled
abashed
chastened
mortified
self-conscious
bashful
shy
diffident
hesitant
awkward
flustered
disconcerted
ill-at-ease
uneasy
nervous
fidgety
anxious
sheepish
embarrassed
abashed
chagrined
discomfited
flummoxed
nonplussed
perplexed
bewildered
shamefaced
red-faced
Definitions
- Feeling embarrassed or guilty because you know you have done something wrong or stupid
- * Having or showing a feeling of embarrassment or guilt
Usage Examples
- He looked sheepish as he apologized for his mistake
- * She felt sheepish about eating the last piece of cake
- * The student looked sheepish when his teacher asked him about the missing homework