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SHEEPISHNESS Synonyms

8 synonyms for sheepishness. (exact relations)
1 hypernym for sheepishness. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for SHEEPISHNESS

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awkwardness

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• unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training

• the quality of an embarrassing situation

• the carriage of someone whose movements and posture are ungainly or inelegant

• the inelegance of someone stiff and unrelaxed (as by embarrassment)

• trouble in carrying or managing caused by bulk or shape

diffidence

noun

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• lack of self-confidence

embarrassment

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• the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public

• the state of being embarrassed (usually by some financial inadequacy)

• some event that causes someone to be embarrassed

• extreme excess

humility

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• a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride

• a humble feeling

self-consciousness

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• embarrassment deriving from the feeling that others are critically aware of you

• self-awareness plus the additional realization that others are similarly aware of you

shyness

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• a feeling of fear of embarrassment

timidity

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• fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions

• fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities

shamefacedness

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• feeling embarrassed about yourself

Best Hypernyms For SHEEPISHNESS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for sheepishness, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for AWKWARDNESS

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