sheepishness

/ˈʃipɪʃnəs/
noun
  1. The quality or state of feeling embarrassed or ashamed, especially about something silly or wrong that one has done.
    • She tried to hide her sheepishness with a nervous laugh.
    • The child's sheepishness after breaking the vase made it hard for her parents to stay angry.
    • His sheepishness was obvious when he couldn't answer the simple question.
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