Example Sentences

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When she points out in a flat tone that Allan is "just Allan," Ken's buddy replies in a tone merging sheepishness with befuddlement, "Yeah I . . . I'm confused about that."

From Salon • Jul. 29, 2023

It might be argued that the sheepishness of the Maryland legislature is just the way our state government has always worked.

From Washington Post • Jun. 24, 2022

Brighton came from behind to beat Burnley at Turf Moor last Sunday, while alleged relegation certainties Watford prompted mild sheepishness in the ranks of the punditocracy with a swashbuckling 3-2 win over Aston Villa.

From The Guardian • Aug. 21, 2021

And even on Sunday afternoon, shortly after Scott Servais held team meeting to inform Kikuchi that he was the Mariners’ lone All-Star game selection, the sheepishness returned.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 4, 2021

She hated the villagers for their sheepishness, almost as much as she hated herself.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin