Self-conscious Definition

sĕlfkŏnshəs
adjective
Conscious or, esp., unduly conscious of oneself as an object of notice.
A self-conscious poet.
Webster's New World
Awkward or embarrassed in the presence of others; ill at ease.
Webster's New World
Having or showing awareness of one's own existence, actions, etc.; conscious of oneself.
Webster's New World
Indicating embarrassment.
A self-conscious cough.
Webster's New World
Showing the effects of self-consciousness; stilted.
Self-conscious prose.
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Self-conscious Sentence Examples

  • If he was self-conscious about his inability to talk, he gave no indication.

  • You'd just make me self-conscious.

  • Self-conscious, she felt her face grow warm and crossed her arms.

  • Is s/he quite self confident, or is s/he rather self-conscious?

  • The attempt failed, and the nationalities became self-conscious and split apart.

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