noun
- the quality or state of being embarrassed, shy, or awkward, especially after doing something foolish or wrong
Examples
- He grinned with sheepishness after forgetting his lines on stage.
- There was a hint of sheepishness in her voice when she admitted the mistake.
- The child’s sheepishness was obvious when caught with cookie crumbs on his face.
- She looked at him with sheepishness after accidentally breaking the vase.
- His sheepishness disappeared once he realized everyone made similar errors.
- The student’s sheepishness was endearing when she asked for help with the problem.