Sheepish

Pronunciation: /ˈʃiːpɪʃ/

Sheepish (adj)

  1. Feeling awkward and embarrassed, often because you did something wrong or you feel you were not confident.
  2. Showing regret in a small, nervous way, usually when you need to admit a mistake or ask for forgiveness.

Sheepish (adjective)

Examples

  • He smiled sheepishly after he spilled the drink.
  • She looked sheepish when she forgot the meeting.