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Sheepish synonyms

shē'pĭsh

Embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed.

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Caused by or displaying an awkward or uneasy self-consciousness

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Easily startled; timid:

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Submissive, dispirited.

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Timid, shy, and easily embarrassed

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The definition of ashamed is feelings of remorse or embarrassment, usually because you did something wrong or foolish.

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Of, or having the nature of, sheep

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(Electronics) Exhibiting no gain or contributing no energy:

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Not assertive; reserved.

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unabashed (antonym)

The definition of unabashed is a confident person, or someone who is not embarrassed, or something that is not concealed.

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unembarrassed (antonym)

Not embarrassed

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aggressive (antonym)

Aggressive is defined as bold and assertive.

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unashamed (antonym)

Not ashamed; without embarrassment

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Ashamed, displaying shame, especially by blushing in the face.

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Lacking in courage or confidence.

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Drawing back from contact with others, from publicity, etc.; reserved; shy

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bold (antonym)

Requiring or exhibiting courage or daring:

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docile (related)

Ready to accept instruction or direction.

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sheepishly (related)

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tame (related)

Submissive; docile; fawning:

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sheeplike

Resembling a sheep: docile or uncomplaining, or willing to follow a leader blindly.

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crestfallen (related)

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shame-faced (related)

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quizzical (related)

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rueful (related)

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glum (related)

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smug (related)

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sulky (related)

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over-modest

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Find another word for sheepish. In this page you can discover 30 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for sheepish, like: abashed, embarrassed, shy, meek, bashful, ashamed, ovine, chagrined, passive, unassertive and unabashed.