sheepish
- adjective (adj)
Meaning: shy, embarrassed
Synonyms:
abashed
ashamed
chagrined
diffident
docile
foolish
guilty
mortified
retiring
self-conscious
shamefaced
silly
tame
timid
timorous
uncomfortable
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