SHEEPISHNESS Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word sheepishness. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word sheepishness. (close relations)

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	awkwardness				nounn
	noun • unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training • the quality of an embarrassing situation • the carriage of someone whose movements and posture are ungainly or inelegant • the inelegance of someone stiff and unrelaxed (as by embarrassment) • trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape
	diffidence				nounn
	noun • lack of self-confidence
	embarrassment				nounn
	noun • the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public • the state of being embarrassed (usually by some financial inadequacy) • some event that causes someone to be embarrassed • extreme excess
	humility				nounn
	noun • a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride • a humble feeling
	self-consciousness				nounn
	noun • embarrassment deriving from the feeling that others are critically aware of you • self-awareness plus the additional realization that others are similarly aware of you
	shyness				nounn
	noun • a feeling of fear of embarrassment
	timidity				nounn
	noun • fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions • fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities
	shamefacedness				nounn
	noun • feeling embarrassed about yourself

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