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sheepishly Synonyms

Another word for sheepishly

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• adverb (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
bashfully
shamefacedly
Strong
abashedly
awkwardly
self-consciously
timidly
shyly
apologetically
Weak
coyly

Opposites of sheepishly

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

boldly
confidently
brazenly
unashamedly
unapologetically
proudly
assertively
See all opposites of sheepishly

• Nearby Words

sheepherder
sheepherding
sheepish
sheepishly
sheepishness
sheeple
sheeplike

Cite this Entry

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