Synonyms of sheepish

sheepish

adjective

ˈshē-pish 

as in shy

not comfortable around people

a sheepish scholar who is most comfortable when surrounded by books

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shy
• withdrawn
• bashful
• lone
• diffident
• coy
• modest
• backward
• introverted
• demure
• recessive
• retiring
• embarrassed
• self-effacing
• awkward
• antisocial
• reserved
• unsociable
• unsocial
• uneasy
• unassertive
• lone-wolf
• uptight
• unadventurous
• self-conscious
• unenterprising
• inhibited

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• outgoing
• immodest
• extroverted
• social
• gregarious
• companionable
• sociable
• convivial
• forceful
• bold
• boon
• dashing
• clubbable
• uninhibited
• brash
• forward
• unreserved
• overbold

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sheepish

For his part, Beltran, carrying a baseball for Cepeda to sign, was sheepish. — Vahe Gregorian july 29, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026

The culprit — wearing tinted hippie glasses, a white tank top and a flower-print skirt — responded with a sheepish shrug and a smile. — Antonio Ferme, Variety, 14 June 2026

At full time, he was pushed forward by Will Hughes and Maxence Lacroix to take in the appreciation of the supporters, looking almost sheepish at the attention. — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 18 May 2026

Sugano walked off the mound with a sheepish grin. — Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026