sheepish

adjective

UK/ˈʃiː.pɪʃ/
US/ˈʃiː.pɪʃ/

Definitions of sheepish adjective

  1. Feeling or looking embarrassed because of having done something wrong or foolish.

    • He admitted his mistake with a sheepish grin.

    • She had a sheepish look when asked why she was late.

    • He felt a bit sheepish after accidentally spilling his drink.