sheepish

• Beschreibt eine Person, die verlegen oder beschämt wirkt, oft wegen eines kleinen Fehlers oder einer peinlichen Situation.

Describes a person who feels or shows embarrassment or shame, often due to a minor mistake or awkward situation.

1. Embarrassed or ashamedB2formal

   Showing a feeling of embarrassment or shame, often due to a minor mistake or awkward situation.

   Verlegen

   • He gave a sheepish grin after forgetting her name.
   • She felt sheepish about arriving late to the meeting.
   • His sheepish apology was accepted by the group.

   Synonymeabashedashamedawkwardchagrinedembarrassedhangdogmortifiedred-facedself-consciousshamefaced

   Antonymeconfidentproudshamelessunabashed

2. Timid or meekC1formal

   Having a shy, docile, or submissive nature, similar to a sheep.

   Schüchtern

   • The new intern was sheepish and rarely spoke up.
   • His sheepish demeanor made him an easy target for teasing.
   • She walked with a sheepish step, avoiding eye contact.

   Synonymebashfuldiffidentdocilemeekovermodestshysubmissivetimid

   Antonymeassertiveaudaciousboldbraveconfidentcourageousdaringfearless