Sheepish
Pronunciation: /ˈʃiːpɪʃ/
Sheepish (adj)
- Feeling awkward and embarrassed, often because you did something wrong or you feel you were not confident.
- 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.