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SHEEPISH

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Sheepish.

How to pronounce sheepish:

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Sheepish - as an adjective satellite

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sheeplike

Showing a sense of shame

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shamefaced

Sheepish - as an adjective

Having the characteristics of a sheep.

Shy, meek, shameful or embarrassed.

Example Sentences

"He glanced at her sheepish grin and couldn't help but smile back."
"After realizing he had forgotten her birthday, he gave her a sheepish apology."
"She made a sheepish confession that she had eaten the last slice of cake."
"Feeling sheepish, he admitted that he had lost the game."
"The student wore a sheepish expression after being caught cheating on the test."
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Word Game Points

Is SHEEPISH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sheepish is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHEEPISH has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is SHEEPISH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sheepish is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHEEPISH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is SHEEPISH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sheepish is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHEEPISH has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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