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sheepishly

/ˈʃiː.pɪʃ.li/

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adverb

B2formalcommon/ˈʃiː.pɪʃ.li/

An adverb describing behavior done in a shy, embarrassed, or self-conscious manner, often with a slight sense of guilt or awkwardness.

ruНаречие, описывающее поведение, совершаемое застенчиво, смущённо или стеснительно, часто с лёгким чувством вины или неловкости.esAdverbio que describe un comportamiento realizado con timidez o vergüenza, a menudo con un ligero sentimiento de culpa o incomodidad.frAdverbe décrivant un comportement fait avec timidité, gêne ou embarras, souvent avec un léger sentiment de culpabilité ou de malaise.deAdverb, das ein Verhalten beschreibt, das schüchtern, verlegen oder befangen ausgeführt wird, oft mit einem leichten Gefühl von Schuld oder Peinlichkeit.ptAdvérbio que descreve um comportamento feito de forma tímida, envergonhada ou acanhada, frequentemente com um leve sentimento de culpa ou constrangimento.zh副词,形容因害羞、尴尬或内疚而表现得局促、不自在的样子。arحالٌ يصف التصرف بخجل أو ارتباك أو حياء، وغالبًا ما يصحبه شعور بالذنب أو عدم الارتياح.

  1. Embarrassed or shy manner B2 formal

    In a way that shows embarrassment or shame, often due to a mistake or awkward situation.

    • He smiled sheepishly after forgetting her name.
    • She sheepishly admitted she had broken the vase.
    • The boy looked down sheepishly when caught stealing cookies.

    ruСмущённоescon vergüenza o apurofrd'un air penauddeVerlegenptEnvergonhadamentezh难为情地arبخجل

    Synonyms: apologeticallybashfullydiffidentlymeeklyshamefacedlyshylytimidly

    Antonyms: boldlybrazenlyconfidentlyshamelesslyunabashedly

  • more sheepishly comparative form
  • most sheepishly superlative form