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sheepish Synonyms

Another word for sheepish

Choosing another word for sheepish depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Showing or feeling embarrassment from shame or a lack of self-confidence, especially after committing a mistake or foolish act.

Usage Example

"He offered a abashed smile after realizing he had walked into the wrong conference room."

Strongest
abashed
embarrassed
shamefaced
bashful
Strong
hangdog
awkward
self-conscious
chagrined
contrite
timid

• adjective (Context 2)

Resembling a sheep in nature or behavior, especially in being overly docile, compliant, or easily led.

Usage Example

"The critic argued that the public's sheeplike compliance with the new policy prevented meaningful debate."

Strongest
sheeplike
docile
meek
Strong
submissive
compliant
passive

Opposites of sheepish

The opposite of sheepish shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unabashed
confident
unashamed
independent
defiant
bold
brazen
self-assured
See all opposites of sheepish

• Nearby Words

sheepdog
sheepherder
sheepherding
sheepish
sheepishly
sheepishness
sheeple

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sheepish. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sheepish
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