sheepishness

名詞

UK/ˈʃiː.pɪʃ.nəs/
US/ˈʃiː.pɪʃ.nəs/

定義 sheepishness 名詞

  1. Uncountable

    The state or quality of being sheepish, which is characterized by embarrassment due to having done something wrong or foolish.

    • He admitted his mistake with an expression of sheepishness.

    • She giggled at her blunder, a hint of sheepishness in her expression.

    • He scratched his head sheepishly, trying to explain his error.