Social Anxiety Vocabulary

noun a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome

• The patient's anxiety disorder requires professional treatment.
• I always get anxiety before a big presentation.
• I can't deal with all this anxiety, it's too much.
• The anxiety of waiting for the results felt like a weight on my chest.

noun a feeling of self-consciousness, awkwardness, or shame

verb to cause someone to feel self-conscious, awkward, or ashamed

• He was deeply embarrassed by his mistake in front of the entire board of directors.
• She felt so embarrassed when she tripped and spilled her drink at the party.
• I was totally red-faced when I accidentally called my teacher 'mom' in class.
• The team's poor performance in the championship game was an embarrassing defeat for the entire school.

verb to hesitate or delay in taking action or making a decision

• During the meeting, some team members tend to hang back and observe rather than actively participate.
• Hey, don't hang back! Join us and have some fun.
• I always hang back at parties, just chilling and watching everyone.
• Sometimes in life, it's okay to hang back and let things unfold naturally.

adjective describing someone who is embarrassed or flushed with emotion

• She became red faced when she realized she had made a mistake during the presentation.
• He was so red faced after his crush caught him staring at her.
• I could tell he was red faced from embarrassment when he tripped in front of everyone.
• The politician was red faced with anger as he argued with his opponent during the debate.

adjective not feeling or showing embarrassment

• She spoke with an unembarrassed confidence during the presentation.
• He walked into the party unembarrassed by his mismatched outfit.
• She strutted down the street unembarrassed, owning her unique style.
• The artist painted with an unembarrassed boldness, creating a masterpiece that stood out among the rest.