sheepish

As adjectives the difference between smug and sheepish

is that smug is irritatingly pleased with oneself; self-satisfied while sheepish is having the characteristics of a sheep.

As a verb smug

is (obsolete|transitive) to make smug, or spruce.

Shamefaced is a related term of sheepish.

As adjectives the difference between shamefaced and sheepish

is that shamefaced is bashful, showing modesty or embarrassment while sheepish is having the characteristics of a sheep.

As an adjective sheepish

is having the characteristics of a sheep.

As a noun embarrassment is

a state of discomfort arising from bashfulness or consciousness of having violated a social rule; humiliation.

As adjectives the difference between docile and sheepish

is that docile is yielding to control or supervision, direction, or management while sheepish is having the characteristics of a sheep.

As adjectives the difference between guilty and sheepish

is that guilty is responsible for a dishonest act while sheepish is having the characteristics of a sheep.

As a noun guilty

is a plea by a defendant who does not contest a charge.

As adjectives the difference between ashamed and sheepish

is that ashamed is feeling shame or guilt while sheepish is having the characteristics of a sheep.

As a verb ashamed

is past tense of ashame.

As adjectives the difference between sheepish and contrite

is that sheepish is having the characteristics of a sheep while contrite is sincerely penitent or feeling regret or sorrow, especially for one’s own actions; apologetic.

As a noun contrite is

a contrite person; a penitent.

As adjectives the difference between sheepish and demure

is that sheepish is having the characteristics of a sheep while demure is quiet, modest, reserved, sober, or serious.

As a verb demure is

(obsolete) to look demurely.

Reserved is a related term of sheepish.

As adjectives the difference between reserved and sheepish

is that reserved is (comparable) slow to reveal emotion or opinions while sheepish is having the characteristics of a sheep.

As a verb reserved

is (reserve).

As adjectives the difference between nervous and sheepish

is that nervous is (obscure) of a piece of writing: forceful, powerful while sheepish is having the characteristics of a sheep.