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sheep·ish
 sheepish
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- pronunciation:
- shi
pihsh
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition: |
showing embarrassment, as from becoming aware of having done something foolish or stupid.
a sheepish confessiona sheepish look on his face- synonyms:
- abashed, embarrassed, shamefaced
- similar words:
- apologetic, ashamed, blushing, chagrined, foolish, hangdog, mortified
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| derivations: |
sheepishly (adv.), sheepishness (n.) |
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