sheepishly

Thân thiện

He smiled sheepishly after making the mistake.

Definition

Adverb: 1. In a manner showing embarrassment, shame, or a lack of confidence due to a sense of foolishness or guilt: The adverb describes how someone acts or behaves when they feel awkward, shy, or apologetic because they have done something silly or wrong.

Usage

The adverb "sheepishly" is used to modify a verb, describing how an action is performed. It almost always describes a person's behavior or expression when they are feeling self-conscious, embarrassed, or mildly ashamed. It often implies a downcast look, a hesitant smile, or a reluctant admission.

Examples

• Verb Modification:
  • He sheepishly admitted that he had forgotten his own birthday.
  • After realizing her mistake, she smiled sheepishly.
  • The child sheepishly handed the broken toy back to his father.

Advanced Usage

• "sheepishly" with reported speech: Often used to describe the manner in which someone says something they are embarrassed to admit.
  • "I ate the last piece of cake," he said sheepishly.

Variants and Related Words

• Sheepish (adjective): Feeling or showing embarrassment, especially from having done something foolish or wrong.
  • He had a sheepish grin on his face after being caught.
• Sheepishness (noun): The quality or state of being sheepish.
  • His sheepishness was evident to everyone in the room.

Synonyms

• Bashfully: In a shy, self-conscious manner.
• Shamefacedly: In a manner showing a sense of shame.
• Apologetically: In a manner expressing regret or saying sorry.
• Abashedly: In an embarrassed, disconcerted manner.

Antonyms

• Confidently: In a self-assured way.
• Boldly: In a confident and courageous manner.
• Unabashedly: Without embarrassment or shame.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a sheepish manner
   • sheepishly he handed her back the money