sheepish

Example Sentences

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A few moments before the Celtic left-back - playing on the right since his introduction in the 72nd minute - scored the second wonder goal of the night, Hanley was feeling sheepish.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

When Daniela Amodei meets with potential customers and business partners, they sometimes toss her a sheepish question as they leave: “What should my kid study in college?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Even so, when they rediscover their music sometime in the distant future, they’ll have nothing to be sheepish about.

From Salon • Dec. 14, 2025

Jesse Plemons is more sheepish when coughing up his selection.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

He casts a sheepish look at his mother.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett