Vocabulary Entry

sheepishness

|noun • adjective

noun

A state of being sheepish, characterized by embarrassment or a lack of confidence.

Example Sentences

"After tripping in front of everyone, he felt a deep sense of sheepishness."

"Her sheepishness was evident when she realized she had forgotten to introduce herself."

"Despite his sheepishness, he managed to share his ideas with the group."

adjective

Example Sentences

"He had a sheepish grin after realizing he had mispronounced her name."

"Her sheepish demeanor made it clear that she wasn’t comfortable speaking in public."

"After answering incorrectly, he looked sheepish for the rest of the class."