adv. showing embarrassment as from becoming aware of having done something foolish or stupid.
She sheepishly took the last cookie.
She sheepishly took the last cookie.
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abashed; embarrassed; foolish; shamefaced
proudly
3 syllables
sheep-ish-ly
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