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SHEEPISH

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Showing a sense of shame

Synonyms:

shamefaced; sheepish

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

ashamed (feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse)

Derivation:

sheepishness (feeling embarrassed about yourself)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Like or suggestive of a sheep in docility or stupidity or meekness or timidity

Synonyms:

sheepish; sheeplike

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

docile (willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed)

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