Word: sheepish
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: Feeling embarrassed or ashamed because you've done something silly or wrong. It's that awkward feeling you get when you know you messed up.
Synonyms: embarrassed, ashamed, abashed, shy, meek, timid, shamefaced
Antonyms: bold, confident, brazen, unembarrassed
Example Sentence: After tripping and spilling his coffee in the middle of the meeting, Mark gave a sheepish grin and apologized.
Visual: Imagine someone blushing, looking down, and maybe shuffling their feet a little. That's a sheepish look.
Personal Connection: I can definitely relate to feeling sheepish! Just the other day, I accidentally called my teacher "Mom." I was so embarrassed and felt my face turn bright red.