Another word for sheepish

sheepish Synonyms

sheepish

modif.

timid, shy, retiring, embarrassed; see docile, tame 4.

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Since there are many men-focused lingerie shops that specialize in body transformation, there's no reason to feel sheepish or funny about the types of lingerie offered in these shops.
Happy, excited commands will elicit a happy, excited reaction from your pet, and likewise, a scolding tone will cause your dog to act sheepish and submissive.
Then he apparently notices that he's live again and gives the camera a sheepish grin.
Royce's hostile expression slowly faded into a sheepish smile.
She leaned forward and tried a sheepish smile on him.

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