sheepishly Definition
in a manner that shows a lack of confidence or embarrassment, especially after doing something wrong or foolish.
Using sheepishly: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sheepishly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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He sheepishly admitted that he had forgotten the appointment.
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She looked at me sheepishly and said she had eaten all the cookies.
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After realizing his mistake, he sheepishly apologized to his boss.
sheepishly Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for sheepishly
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Summary: sheepishly in Brief
The adverb 'sheepishly' [ˈʃiːpɪʃli] describes an action done in a manner that shows a lack of confidence or embarrassment, especially after doing something wrong or foolish. It is often used to describe someone who is ashamedly admitting to a mistake or apologizing for it.
