Self-Conscious

Synonyms of self-conscious

• embarrassed
• awkward
• shy

Antonyms of self-conscious

• confident
• self-assured
• uninhibited

Collocations of self-conscious

self-conscious about appearance

Frequency: 80 %

She felt self-conscious about her appearance in the new dress.

self-conscious behavior

Frequency: 70 %

Her self-conscious behavior at the party made her feel uncomfortable.

self-conscious thoughts

Frequency: 65 %

His self-conscious thoughts kept him from speaking up in the meeting.

self-conscious actions

Frequency: 60 %

His self-conscious actions betrayed his nervousness.

Idiomatic Expressions for self-conscious

• Phrase: self-consciousness
  Meaning: the state of being excessively aware of oneself, often resulting in feelings of awkwardness or insecurity
  Usage: Her self-consciousness prevented her from speaking up in class.