
Sheepish
Subtle Embarrassment
Use 'sheepish' to describe someone who is slightly embarrassed but not deeply ashamed.

After tripping on stage, she flashed a sheepish smile to the audience.
Self-conscious Behavior
'Sheepish' often implies a person is aware of their awkwardness or mistakes and feels uncomfortable.

He had a sheepish look when his voice cracked during the speech.
Mild Discomfort
It describes a temporary state, not a person's overall character, and is not very intense.

Her sheepish grin didn't last long before we all laughed off the incident.
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AbashedBashfulCoyDiffidentEmbarrassHumiliateShyTimid
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