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1. sheepish
adjective. ['ˈʃiːpɪʃ'] like or suggestive of a sheep in docility or stupidity or meekness or timidity.
Synonyms
- sheeplike
Antonyms
- impenitent
- intractable
Etymology
- -ish (English)
- -ish (Middle English (1100-1500))
- sheep (English)
- sceap (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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Words that Rhyme with Sheepish
- papesh
Example sentences of the word sheepish
1. Adjective
A sheepish shrug and downward gaze won't show a girl that you're worth her time.
2. sheepish
adjective. ['ˈʃiːpɪʃ'] showing a sense of shame.
Synonyms
- ashamed
Antonyms
- immodest
- unrepentant
Etymology
- -ish (English)
- -ish (Middle English (1100-1500))
- sheep (English)
- sceap (Old English (ca. 450-1100))