sheepish

adjective
UK: /ˈʃiːpɪʃ/
US: /ˈʃiːpɪʃ/

  1. Looking or feeling embarrassed because you have done something silly or wrong.

    1. He gave a sheepish smile when he spilled the juice.
    2. After realizing his mistake, he gave a sheepish look and apologized immediately.

  2. Showing that you feel stupid or embarrassed, especially because you have done something wrong.

    1. She looked a bit sheepish when I asked where she'd been.
    2. He offered a sheepish apology for forgetting our anniversary dinner reservation last night.

Synonyms

hangdog embarrassed shamefaced remorseful ashamed
sheepish adverb

  1. In a shy or embarrassed way because you have done something wrong or silly.

    1. He grinned sheepishly after tripping on the rug.
    2. She admitted sheepishly that she had eaten the last piece of cake.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sheepish" in English means: Looking or feeling embarrassed because you have done something silly or wrong., Showing that you feel stupid or embarrassed, especially because you have done something wrong..

The phonetic transcription of "sheepish" is /ˈʃiːpɪʃ/ in British English and /ˈʃiːpɪʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sheepish": hangdog, embarrassed, shamefaced, remorseful, ashamed.

Example usage of "sheepish": "He gave a sheepish smile when he spilled the juice.". More examples on the page.