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Another word for sheepish

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  1. See also:

    docile

    tame

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Sentence Examples

  • Royce's hostile expression slowly faded into a sheepish smile.

  • She leaned forward and tried a sheepish smile on him.

  • A sheepish smile tugged at his lips as he raked his fingers through his hair.

  • Connor gave him a sheepish half-smile, then took the glass, shattering it in his hand.

  • Then he apparently notices that he's live again and gives the camera a sheepish grin.

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