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sheepishly

UK
/ˈʃiːpɪʃli/
US
/ˈʃipɪʃli/

Translations

sheepishlyadverb
UK
/ˈʃiːpɪʃli/
US
/ˈʃipɪʃli/
penaudementExprime la gêne, la honte ou l’embarras; registre courant.
He sheepishly admitted that he had forgotten her birthday.
Il a admis penaudement qu'il avait oublié son anniversaire.
Synonyms
bashfully
timidly
shyly
self-consciously
embarrassingly
Antonyms
boldly
confidently

Definitions

sheepishlyadverb
In a manner showing embarrassment or shame.
He sheepishly admitted that he had forgotten her birthday.
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