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