Sheepishness

Bashful awareness that you did something foolish.

Family Self-conscious
Valence negative
Arousal moderate activation
Intensity Gentle

Bashful awareness that you did something foolish. The body holds this signal first, often before the mind has named what is happening.

Where sheepishness lives in the body

Face
Heat, flush, expression building
Moderate
Head
Lightness
Quiet
Chest
A faint pull
Quiet

Related emotions

EmbarrassmentSelf-conscious familyGuiltSelf-conscious familySelf-consciousnessSelf-conscious family
A note on this entry: The data on this page (definition, body sensations, valence, arousal, related emotions) reflects a structured reference for sheepishness. A full long-form entry is being added gradually. If you have research, a translation, or a body-mapping correction to suggest, please get in touch.