0 the quality of being sheepish (= embarrassed because you have done something wrong or silly):
They all displayed simultaneous expressions of shock, followed by sheepishness.
With a mixture of sheepishness and pride, he and his wife admitted to having the book at home.
He was angry with himself because of his inane sheepishness when she was around.
I was then reduced to a state of sheepishness.
There can be discussion and note-swapping which help to overcome initial sheepishness.
