self-consciousness
1 of 1noun/ˌsɛlfˈkɑnʃəsnəs/
1
embarrassment or discomfort arising from the awareness that others are observing or judging one
- She blushed with self-consciousness in front of the audience.
- His self-consciousness made him fidget nervously.
- Teenagers often feel self-conscious about their appearance.
- He spoke with hesitation due to self-consciousness.
- Self-consciousness can make public speaking difficult.
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2
awareness of oneself combined with the recognition that others may also be aware of one
- Self-consciousness allows people to reflect on their social behavior.
- His self-consciousness helped him adjust his tone appropriately.
- The child's self-consciousness grows as they interact with peers.
- Writers often develop self-consciousness about their style.
- Her self-consciousness was heightened in formal settings.
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