Synonyms of sheepishly

sheepishly

adverb

as in humbly

in a manner showing no signs of pride or self-assertion

the younger boy, who idolized the older one, would sheepishly follow him around and be at his beck and call

Synonyms & Similar Words

• humbly
• meekly
• politely
• cap in hand
• submissively
• abjectly
• deferentially
• lowly
• modestly
• hat in hand
• meanly
• timidly
• fearfully
• shyly
• obsequiously
• bashfully
• subserviently
• servilely
• diffidently
• timorously
• courteously
• respectfully
• civilly
• self-deprecatingly
• mousily
• suppliantly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• proudly
• boldly
• scornfully
• contemptuously
• haughtily
• arrogantly
• brazenly
• huffily
• loftily
• superciliously
• imperiously
• pompously
• audaciously
• pridefully
• presumptuously
• brashly
• pretentiously
• fearlessly
• disdainfully
• recklessly
• rashly
• swaggeringly
• impertinently
• self-importantly
• saucily
• rudely
• disrespectfully
• uppishly
• impudently
• ungraciously
• discourteously
• impolitely
• uncivilly
• bitchily

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sheepishly

The hotel is home to the only Starbucks in Wailea so people—however sheepishly—flock here just for that. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Reluctantly, somewhat sheepishly, Van Lith wandered along the edge of the corn patch that August. — Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026

Green looked sheepishly at Linkof, who gave him the green light to spill the beans. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 24 July 2026

But their erotic encounter is short-lived, as Joe tumbles and blows his back out while sheepishly dancing to Sade. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 11 July 2026

This is sending shivers down the spines of regular Democrats, who now sheepishly admit the party has been turned over to the left-wing loons. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026

The boy stepped out of the chair, thanked the staff and said goodbye — only to sheepishly return for a hug with Hiniker. — Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 18 June 2026

Rather than a nod of respect, Spurs fans—myself now sheepishly included—are finding their favorite tees and caps drawing chirps, sneers, and curses. — Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 10 June 2026

The 22-year-old sheepishly asked if Tarasenko could help him with his laundry. — Joe Smith, New York Times, 27 May 2026