100 Examples of sentences containing the adverb "sheepishly"

Definition

The adverb sheepishly describes a manner of behavior characterized by embarrassment, shyness, or a lack of confidence, often as a result of having done something wrong or foolish. It conveys a sense of awkwardness or humility in social situations.

Synonyms

• Embarrassedly
• Bashfully
• Timidly
• Shyly
• Blushingly
• Self-consciously
• Awkwardly

Antonyms

• Confidently
• Proudly
• Assertively
• Bravely

Examples

1. He sheepishly admitted that he had forgotten her birthday.
2. After tripping in front of everyone, she smiled sheepishly.
3. He walked sheepishly into the room after being called out for his mistake.
4. She looked sheepishly at her teacher after realizing she hadn't done the homework.
5. They sheepishly laughed when they saw their friend's reaction.
6. He answered the question sheepishly, unsure if he was right.
7. She sheepishly raised her hand to ask a question during the lecture.
8. The child sheepishly confessed to breaking the vase.
9. He smiled sheepishly when he realized he was the only one who didn't understand the joke.
10. She sheepishly explained why she was late to the meeting.
11. He felt sheepishly out of place at the fancy dinner.
12. They exchanged sheepish glances when caught sneaking cookies from the jar.
13. She sheepishly admitted to not having read the book for class.
14. He sheepishly acknowledged that he had forgotten to send the email.
15. After making a mistake, he stood sheepishly in front of his peers.
16. She laughed sheepishly, trying to downplay her error.
17. He looked sheepishly at his parents after failing the test.
18. She sheepishly declined the invitation after realizing she had other plans.
19. The puppy sheepishly hid behind its owner when confronted by a larger dog.
20. He approached the group sheepishly after realizing he had interrupted their conversation.
21. She sheepishly admitted she had borrowed his favorite book without asking.
22. After spilling coffee on her dress, she sheepishly excused herself to clean up.
23. He smiled sheepishly as he realized he had made a funny mistake.
24. They sheepishly apologized for their loud laughter during the movie.
25. She sheepishly pointed out that she had forgotten to pack her lunch.
26. He walked sheepishly away after being gently teased by his friends.
27. She sheepishly told her boss that she had misunderstood the assignment.
28. After receiving a compliment, he sheepishly looked away, not knowing how to respond.
29. She sheepishly admitted she was afraid of speaking in public.
30. He chuckled sheepishly when he realized his zipper was down.
31. The student sheepishly returned the borrowed textbook to the library.
32. After mispronouncing a word, she smiled sheepishly at her classmates.
33. He looked sheepishly at the floor when asked about his grades.
34. She sheepishly confessed that she had forgotten to send the report.
35. He felt sheepishly outnumbered in the debate.
36. She sheepishly explained how she lost her wallet.
37. The dog cowered sheepishly after knocking over the trash can.
38. He sheepishly admitted he had never been to a concert before.
39. She walked sheepishly past the group after realizing her shirt was inside out.
40. He smiled sheepishly when his friend teased him about his crush.
41. She looked sheepishly at her team after missing the deadline.
42. He sheepishly accepted the trophy despite being surprised he won.
43. After making a mistake in the presentation, she sheepishly tried to recover.
44. The child sheepishly held out the broken toy to its owner.
45. He laughed sheepishly when he realized he was the only one not in on the joke.
46. She sheepishly admitted to binge-watching the entire series in one night.
47. He arrived sheepishly late to the dinner party, apologizing as he entered.
48. She felt sheepishly proud after her small victory in the game.
49. He sheepishly declined the compliment, feeling unworthy.
50. She sheepishly told her friend that she had forgotten their plans.
51. He looked sheepishly at the floor while waiting for his turn to speak.
52. She sheepishly acknowledged that she had been wrong in the argument.
53. The cat walked sheepishly away after knocking over a plant.
54. He sheepishly admitted that he had eaten the last piece of cake.
55. She smiled sheepishly when he caught her staring.
56. He felt sheepishly embarrassed after realizing he had been talking too loud.
57. She sheepishly confessed that she had not prepared for the exam.
58. The little boy sheepishly returned the stolen candy.
59. He stood sheepishly, feeling out of place among the others.
60. She sheepishly explained her reasons for leaving early.
61. He sheepishly admitted that he had never tried sushi before.
62. The student sheepishly raised her hand to answer the question incorrectly.
63. She sheepishly accepted the invitation to join the group.
64. He sheepishly laughed off his mistake in front of the class.
65. She glanced sheepishly at her friend after making a silly comment.
66. He walked sheepishly away after realizing he had missed the point of the discussion.
67. She sheepishly shared that she was afraid of heights.
68. He looked sheepishly at the clock, realizing he was running late.
69. She sheepishly apologized for her outburst during the meeting.
70. He smiled sheepishly when complimented on his cooking.
71. She stood sheepishly in front of the crowd, waiting for her turn to speak.
72. He sheepishly admitted that he had never traveled outside the country.
73. She sheepishly mentioned that she had forgotten to charge her phone.
74. He felt sheepishly grateful for the help he received from his peers.
75. She sheepishly admitted to taking the last piece of pizza without asking.
76. He looked sheepishly at his notes, realizing he had prepared incorrectly.
77. She smiled sheepishly after stumbling over her words during the speech.
78. He sheepishly confessed that he had been avoiding his responsibilities.
79. She felt sheepishly embarrassed when her mistake was pointed out.
80. He walked sheepishly to the front of the room to present.
81. She sheepishly asked for help with her homework.
82. He looked sheepishly at the group after realizing he had forgotten the plan.
83. She sheepishly admitted that she had no idea how to solve the problem.
84. He chuckled sheepishly when his friend teased him about his outfit.
85. She felt sheepishly proud of her small accomplishment.
86. He sheepishly offered to help clean up after the party.
87. She sheepishly returned the borrowed book to her friend.
88. He stood sheepishly in front of the class, waiting for feedback.
89. She sheepishly explained her absence from the last meeting.
90. He looked sheepishly at the ground while listening to criticism.
91. She sheepishly admitted to being a fan of the reality show.
92. He smiled sheepishly when complimented on his new haircut.
93. She sheepishly accepted her friend's offer for assistance.
94. He felt sheepishly guilty for not inviting her to the event.
95. She sheepishly admitted that she had eaten the last cookie.
96. He looked sheepishly around the room, feeling out of place.
97. She sheepishly confessed that she had forgotten his name.
98. He walked sheepishly away after being corrected in front of everyone.
99. She smiled sheepishly when she realized her mistake.
100. He sheepishly shared his embarrassing story with the group.