sheepish

• Описывает человека, который испытывает или проявляет смущение или стыд, часто из-за небольшой ошибки или неловкой ситуации.

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.

   Смущённый

   • 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.

   Синонимыabashedashamedawkwardchagrinedembarrassedhangdogmortifiedred-facedself-consciousshamefaced

   Антонимыconfidentproudshamelessunabashed

2. Timid or meekC1formal

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

   Робкий

   • 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.

   Синонимыbashfuldiffidentdocilemeekovermodestshysubmissivetimid

   Антонимыassertiveaudaciousboldbraveconfidentcourageousdaringfearless