self-conscious (Meaning)
self-conscious (s)
aware of yourself as an individual or of your own being and actions and thoughts
excessively and uncomfortably conscious of your appearance or behavior
self-conscious (a.)
Conscious of one's acts or state as belonging to, or originating in, one's self.
Conscious of one's self as an object of the observation of others; as, the speaker was too self-conscious.
Synonyms & Antonyms of self-conscious
Synonyms:
- bashful
- introverted
- shy
- disconcerted
- coy
- discomfited
- withdrawn
- nervous
- discomforted
- uptight
- backward
- timid
- reserved
- sheepish
- abashed
- discomposed
- inhibited
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- self-doubting
- disquieted
- gauche
- meek
- unassertive
- jittery
- nonplused
- upset
- dismayed
- wooden
- flustered
- stilted
- jumpy
- rough-hewn
- self-effacing
- chagrined
- inelegant
- stiff
- rustical
- bothered
- insecure
- diffident
- perturbed
- disturbed
- unpretentious
- unenterprising
- retiring
- ungraceful
- rustic
- unassuming
- awkward
- mortified
- modest
- discountenanced
- agitated
- graceless
- recessive
- clumsy
- nonplussed
- distressed
- unsettled
- demure
- unadventurous
Antonyms:
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self-conscious Sentence Examples
- Emily's self-consciousness made her blush furiously whenever she spoke in public.
- The teenager felt self-conscious about his acne and avoided social gatherings.
- The athlete struggled with self-consciousness during competitions, leading to performance anxiety.
- The shy child became increasingly self-conscious when surrounded by strangers.
- The actress's self-consciousness hindered her on stage, limiting her ability to perform convincingly.
- The public speaker's self-consciousness caused her to stumble over her words and lose focus.
- The boy's self-consciousness prevented him from asking for help, even when he was struggling.
- The young woman's self-consciousness often held her back from pursuing her dreams.
- The model's self-consciousness made it difficult for her to pose confidently in front of the camera.
- The job interviewee's self-consciousness made him feel overwhelmed and unable to showcase his skills effectively.
FAQs About the word self-conscious
aware of yourself as an individual or of your own being and actions and thoughts, excessively and uncomfortably conscious of your appearance or behaviorConsciou
uneasy, uncomfortable,embarrassed, bashful, introverted, shy, disconcerted, coy, discomfited, withdrawn
confident, collected, serene, placid, assured, secure, collected, cool, secure, cool
Emily's self-consciousness made her blush furiously whenever she spoke in public.
The teenager felt self-conscious about his acne and avoided social gatherings.
The athlete struggled with self-consciousness during competitions, leading to performance anxiety.
The shy child became increasingly self-conscious when surrounded by strangers.
