sheepish in a sentence
a.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5
Definition
Sheepish: feeling or showing embarrassment due to a mistake or a socially awkward situation.
Sample Sentences
- He gave a sheepish smile when he realized he had forgotten her birthday.
- After tripping in front of the crowd, he stood up with a sheepish laugh.
- She felt a sheepish blush creeping up her cheeks as she admitted her mistake.
- When asked about the broken vase, he looked sheepish and avoided eye contact.
- His sheepish demeanor revealed that he knew he had been caught lying.