Pronunciation: /selfˈkɑnʃəs/
adjective feeling undue awareness of oneself, especially in a social setting
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.
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.
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