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sheepishness::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | shamefacedness |
| Type of | embarrassment |
| Derivation | sheepish |
Examples of sheepishness
sheepishness
For a supposedly great vintage, Bordeaux is afflicted by a rare attack of sheepishness.
From the independent.co.uk
People do it furtively, with sheepishness showing even on their profiles.
From the cnn.com
We met on the park bench the next morning, all smiles and sheepishness.
From the travel.nytimes.com
I'm sure many of us shared your sheepishness yesterday morning.
From the guardian.co.uk
Awkwardness and tail-between-the-legs sheepishness ensued.
From the cnn.com
A toddler poses for the camera, thumb in mouth, right ankle twisted in a moment of childhood sheepishness.
From the lens.blogs.nytimes.com
Just know that it isn't going to help your cause to let this sheepishness govern any of your decisions.
From the washingtonpost.com
Her fellow students express a similar sheepishness.
From the omaha.com
A sheepishness set in to the passing game.
From the kentucky.com
- Shamefacedness: feeling embarrassed about yourself
- The quality or property of being sheepish; shyness; bashfulness
