sheeplike

• Einem Schaf ähnelnd im Aussehen oder Verhalten; oft abwertend für einen Menschen, der folgsam, sanftmütig oder leicht zu lenken ist.

Resembling a sheep in appearance or behavior, often used to describe someone who is docile, meek, or easily led.

1. Docile or MeekB2formal

   Having a gentle, submissive, or easily led nature, similar to a sheep.

   Schafsartig

   • The crowd was sheeplike, following the leader without question.
   • His sheeplike obedience made him an easy target for manipulation.
   • She had a sheeplike demeanor, always agreeing with everyone.

   Synonymeamenablebiddablecompliantdocilemeekobedientpassivesheepishsubmissivetimidtractableyielding

   Antonymeassertivedefiantheadstrongindependentobstinaterebelliousrecalcitrantstubbornunruly

2. Timid or ShyB2formal

   Showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened.

   Schüchtern

   • He gave a sheeplike glance before retreating from the argument.
   • Her sheeplike hesitation prevented her from speaking up.
   • The child's sheeplike behavior was endearing but concerning.

   Synonymebashfulcowardlydiffidentfaint-heartedfearfulmeekshrinkingshytimidtimorous

   Antonymeaudaciousboldbravecourageousfearless

3. Stupid or FoolishC1informal

   Suggestive of a lack of intelligence or awareness, as stereotypically attributed to sheep.

   Dumm oder einfältig

   • His sheeplike expression showed he didn't understand the joke.
   • The plan was sheeplike in its simplicity and lack of foresight.
   • She made a sheeplike mistake by trusting the wrong person.

   Synonymebrainlessdim-witteddoltishdullfoolishmindlessobtusesillysimplestupid

   Antonymeastutebrightcleverintelligentperceptivesharpshrewdwise