adverb
- in an embarrassed or ashamed manner, especially when feeling foolish or guilty
Examples
- He sheepishly admitted that he had forgotten to do his homework.
- She smiled sheepishly after dropping her books in front of everyone.
- The dog looked up sheepishly after chewing the shoe.
- Tom sheepishly raised his hand to ask the question he should have known.
- After arriving late to the meeting, she sheepishly took her seat.
- He sheepishly apologized for eating the last piece of cake.