sheepishness

adjective

How many syllables in sheepishness?

There are 3 syllables in the word sheepishness.

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Divide sheepishness into syllables:

sheep · ish · ness

How to pronounce sheepishness:

Definition of sheepishness:

sheepishness (adjective):: resembling a sheep such as

Synonyms for sheepishness:

abashment

acquiescence

bashfulness

cautiousness

compliance

confusion

cowardliness

cravenness

deference

diffidence

discombobulation

discomfiture

discomfort

discomposure

disconcertion

disconcertment

embarrassment

faintheartedness

fearfulness

feebleness

gutlessness

hesitation

humiliation

humility

insecurity

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Antonyms for sheepishness:

arrogance

assurance

boldness

brashness

brazenness

certainty

confidence

courage

firmness

pride

self-confidence

self-possession

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