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Study the word SHEEPISH: (Source) You know how we sometimes think of all cats as mean, all dogs as friendly, all lions as proud, all squirrels as excited, all mules as stubborn, and so on? Well, some people think of all sheep as shy, timid, and awkward. (Source) That's why we use the word "sheepish" to describe people who are a little shy, and a little embarrassed. When you're feeling sheepish, or when you're smiling sheepishly, you feel a little weird and a little uncomfortable because people are looking at you and talking to you—but you don't know what to do, and you don't know what to say. Your face might be pink or red, and you might even hide or cover your face. (Source) You might look sheepish if you're dancing all crazy by yourself, and then your friends walk in and see you. You might grin sheepishly if your crush waves at you and blows you a kiss in front of your whole class. And you might exchange a sheepish glance with your best friend after your teacher congratulates you both for earning the highest test scores. (Source)   Make a flash card: You can write your own definition and choose your own picture, or copy mine. Term Definition Picture sheepish feeling awkward about yourself, and a little unsure and red-faced, because people are focusing on you   Write your own sentence! You can use either of the two ideas I'll suggest, or you can invent your own. Include as much detail as you can! (Source)   Write a sentence with the word SHEEPISH: Remember: to feel sheepish is to feel bashful and a little uncomfortable, not sure what to do or say. Idea 1: "After I (win some kind of game or award), I smile sheepishly and try to hide my face as (someone) (praises me or claps for me)." Idea 2: "When I saw (someone's) sheepish grin, I knew (he or she) had a secret; I wondered if (he or she had done some specific thing that's kind, silly, or embarrassing)." You can type in here. When you're done, copy and paste your sentence wherever you'd like it to go.