Sheepish(adjective)
Feeling shy, embarrassed, or ashamed because of a mistake.
Hindi meaning:संकोची और शर्मिंदा
Synonyms: Embarrassed, Ashamed, Bashful, Guilty
Antonyms: Confident, Bold, Proud, Unashamed
Example: He gave a sheepish smile after forgetting his lines.
Trick to remember: Sheepish comes from sheep; imagine a shy sheep lowering its head after doing something wrong.
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