Synonyms of the word

sheepish

• adj. Having the characteristics of a sheep.
• adj. Shy, meek, shameful or embarrassed.

ashamed

• adj. Feeling shame or guilt.
• v. simple past tense and past participle of ashame.

docile

• adj. Ready to accept instruction or direction, obedient, subservient.
• adj. Yielding to control or supervision, direction, or management.

shamefaced

• adj. bashful, showing modesty or embarrassment.
• adj. ashamed, displaying shame, especially by blushing in the face.

sheeplike

• adj. Resembling a sheep: docile or uncomplaining, or willing to follow a leader blindly.