Self-Conscious

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /selfˈkɑnʃəs/

Definitions of self-conscious

adjective feeling undue awareness of oneself, especially in a social setting

Example Sentences

A1 I feel self-conscious when I have to speak in front of a large group.

A2 She became self-conscious when she realized everyone was staring at her.

B1 Being self-conscious about his appearance, he always wore long sleeves to cover his scars.

B2 Despite her self-consciousness, she decided to audition for the lead role in the school play.

C1 His self-conscious nature often led him to overanalyze his actions in social situations.

C2 Even though she was a confident speaker, she still had moments of self-consciousness when presenting to important clients.

Examples of self-conscious in a Sentence

formal She felt self-conscious about her public speaking skills during the presentation.

informal I always get self-conscious when I have to dance in front of a crowd.

slang Don't be so self-conscious, just be yourself and have fun!

figurative The old house stood self-conscious among the modern skyscrapers, feeling out of place.

Grammatical Forms of self-conscious

past tense

was self-conscious

plural

self-conscious

comparative

more self-conscious

superlative

most self-conscious

present tense

is self-conscious

future tense

will be self-conscious

perfect tense

has been self-conscious

continuous tense

is being self-conscious

singular

self-conscious

positive degree

self-conscious

infinitive

to be self-conscious

gerund

being self-conscious

participle

self-conscious

Origin and Evolution of self-conscious

First Known Use: 1652 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'self-conscious' originated from the combination of 'self' meaning one's own person and 'conscious' meaning aware or mindful.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe being excessively aware of oneself or one's actions, the term 'self-conscious' has evolved to also encompass feelings of embarrassment or unease in social situations.