SHEEPISHLY Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

sheepishly

adverb

as in humbly

in a manner showing no signs of pride or self-assertion the younger boy, who idolized the older one, would sheepishly follow him around and be at his beck and call

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Recent Examples of sheepishly Reluctantly, somewhat sheepishly, Van Lith wandered along the edge of the corn patch that August. — Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026 Green looked sheepishly at Linkof, who gave him the green light to spill the beans. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 24 July 2026 But their erotic encounter is short-lived, as Joe tumbles and blows his back out while sheepishly dancing to Sade. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 11 July 2026 This is sending shivers down the spines of regular Democrats, who now sheepishly admit the party has been turned over to the left-wing loons. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026 The boy stepped out of the chair, thanked the staff and said goodbye — only to sheepishly return for a hug with Hiniker. — Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 18 June 2026 Rather than a nod of respect, Spurs fans—myself now sheepishly included—are finding their favorite tees and caps drawing chirps, sneers, and curses. — Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 10 June 2026 The 22-year-old sheepishly asked if Tarasenko could help him with his laundry. — Joe Smith, New York Times, 27 May 2026 Lateef sheepishly raked his hand through his hair. — Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026

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Elordi nearly shoulders the running time but plays his Hig a bit too humbly.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Under the jerseys, Lee, 40, humbly posts a small University of Missouri Athletics Hall of Fame plaque.

— PJ Green August 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026

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Though there have been tensions between Camilla and her stepson Harry over the years, royal biographer Tom Bower reported that the queen politely offered the Duke of Sussex a cup of tea.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 24 Aug. 2026
Clocking in at 30 minutes, Williams’ Quartet La Jolla is a five-part work that politely utilizes dissonance and sometimes abstract rhythms.

— George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

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