sheepish /ˈʃiːpɪʃ/ adjective2 •Having the characteristics of a sheep, as meekness, shyness, or docility.“King Ty? Your sister is back.” “I don't want to talk to her unless she's here to apologize. Does she look sheepish?” “I guess I've seen a sheep in a cage before, so, yeah, kind of.” — 2025 •Shy, meek, ashamed or embarrassed. formsmore sheepish · most sheepish