Sheepishly
adjective
1.
embarrassed or bashful, as by having done something wrong or foolish.
2.
like sheep, as in meekness, docility, etc.
adjective
1.
abashed or embarrassed, esp through looking foolish or being in the wrong
2.
resembling a sheep in timidity or lack of initiative
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