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sheepishly

/ˈʃiːpɪʃli/
sheep · ish · ly
Adjective:sheepish
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• adverb

1

In an embarrassed or bashful manner, typically out of shame, awkwardness, or a lack of self-confidence.

Example

"He smiled sheepishly and admitted that he had completely forgotten their anniversary."

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• Rhymes for sheepishly

• Nearby Words

sheepherder
sheepherding
sheepish
sheepishly
sheepishness
sheeple
sheeplike

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sheepishly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sheepishly
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