self-conscious — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

self-conscious (ˌselfˈkɒnʃəs)

adjective  ·  Intermediate  ·  Emotions & Feelings

🔊 ˌselfˈkɒnʃəs

Meaning

Meaning: nervous about how others see you

Feeling awkward and overly aware of oneself in front of others.

Examples

🗣 She felt self-conscious about her new haircut.

Etymology

Compound of ‘self’ and ‘conscious’.

How & Where It’s Used

Describes social anxiety about one’s appearance or actions.

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Tags: emotion, social

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