sheepishly

Variant of sheepish

sheepish definition

sheep·ish (-is̸h)

adjective

    1. embarrassed as because of feeling chagrin
    2. awkwardly shy or bashful
  2. resembling sheep in meekness, timidity, etc.

Etymology: ME shepisse, like a sheep

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