sheepishly

UK: /ˈʃiːpɪʃli/

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025

sheep•ish /ˈʃipɪʃ/   adj. 

1. embarrassed or bashful, esp. for having done something foolish:
   He gave a sheepish grin after tripping on the steps.

sheep•ish•ly, adv. 
sheep•ish•ness, n. [uncountable]

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025

sheep•ish  (shē′pish), adj. 

1. embarrassed or bashful, as by having done something wrong or foolish.
2. like sheep, as in meekness, docility, etc.

• Middle English shepisshe. See sheep, -ish¹ 1150–1200

sheep′ish•ly, adv. 
sheep′ish•ness, n.