Self-conscious - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |self ˈkɒnʃəs|  American pronunciation of the word self-conscious
Brit.  |ˌselfˈkɒnʃəs|  British pronunciation of the word self-conscious

adjective

- aware of yourself as an individual or of your own being and actions and thoughts
self-conscious awareness
self-conscious about their roles as guardians of the social values
- excessively and uncomfortably conscious of your appearance or behavior
self-conscious teenagers
wondered if she could ever be untidy without feeling self-conscious about it

Extra examples

I felt a bit self-conscious in my swimming costume.

Knowing they were watching me made me feel very self-conscious.

She was self-conscious about her weight.

The humour of the play is self-conscious and contrived.

He was swinging his car keys in a self-conscious manner.

...suddenly aware of her admiring gaze, he became self-conscious and uncomfortable...

He's self-conscious about few things, period, and so utterly lacking in neurosis that it's unnerving, frankly.

She looked self-conscious and guilty.

Becka was very self-conscious about her spots.

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