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Sheepish
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Meaning
Adj
●
Having the
characteristics
of a sheep.
●
Shy,
meek
,
shameful
or embarrassed.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
sheepish
English
-ish
English
-ish
Middle English (1100-1500)
sheep
English
sceap
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Smug
Bashful
Glum
Dejected
Abashed
Apologetic
Nonchalant
Bemused
Flustered
Shamefaced
Grumpy
Bewildered
Sullen
Timid
Pouty
Despondent
Nervous
Apprehensive
Incredulous
Embarrassed
Sulky
Surprised
Cocky
Paranoid
Quizzical
Stunned
Horrified
Astonished
Uneasy
Haughty
Gormless
Nonplussed
Embarrased
Petrified
Ashamed
Sorrowful
Sad
Coy
Scared
Blinked
Embarrassing
Frightened
Vulgar
Puzzled
Disappointed
Anxious
Gleeful
Spooky
Curious
Giddy
Alarmed
Skittish
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