sheepish

Definitions

Showing embarrassment from shame or a lack of self-confidence.

Affected by or showing bashfulness or meekness.

Examples

He gave a sheepish grin when he realized he had been caught eating the last piece of cake.

After accidentally breaking the vase, she offered a sheepish apology to her mother.

The student felt sheepish about asking such a basic question in front of the entire class.

Synonyms

bashful embarrassed shy timid self-conscious meek chagrined

Antonyms

bold confident brazen shameless assertive unabashed audacious