as in embarrassed
concerned with the way one is perceived by others
He used to feel self-conscious about his belly.
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Recent Examples of self-conscious
Saying that out loud, my dad became uncharacteristically self-conscious.
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Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
That page was pure Post: New York’s most dastardly, least self-conscious daily newspaper chooses heroes and villains and sticks to its own story, new information be damned.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
As someone who’s self-conscious about having thin hair, this tangible change does give me a confidence boost, even if my stylist is the only other person who clocks it.
—Kara McGrath, Allure, 5 May 2025
During an appearance on the Wednesday, April 30 episode of The View, the actress opened up about feeling self-conscious about her height as a child.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-conscious
Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
That page was pure Post: New York’s most dastardly, least self-conscious daily newspaper chooses heroes and villains and sticks to its own story, new information be damned.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
As someone who’s self-conscious about having thin hair, this tangible change does give me a confidence boost, even if my stylist is the only other person who clocks it.
—Kara McGrath, Allure, 5 May 2025
During an appearance on the Wednesday, April 30 episode of The View, the actress opened up about feeling self-conscious about her height as a child.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-conscious
Adjective
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The Parks and Rec alum leaped out of her seat and began cheering for Meyers with the now-standing audience while the thoroughly embarrassed host quietly covered his face with his hands.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
29 May 2025
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My daughter was surprised, maybe a little embarrassed.—
Stephanie H. Murray,
The Atlantic,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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Today, hydrogen bombs have replaced atom bombs in most arsenals, creating a world of uneasy standoffs among nuclear foes.—
William J. Broad,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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With the rage virus still raging, a group of survivors, including a husband and wife played by Jodie Comer and Aaron Taylor-Johnson, lives in uneasy isolation on a fortified island — until one of them crosses the causeway into whatever’s left of the mainland.—
Greg Braxton,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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But after a smattering of deeply uncomfortable and boundary-crossing hangs, Austin decides to sever ties with Craig, who slowly loses his mind trying to win back his erstwhile buddy.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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The film is also an introspective interrogation of Cruise's stardom, confronting its main character with uncomfortable realities: his world is artificial, insulated, and fleeting, and his multimillion-dollar good looks could disappear in an instant.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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“Self-conscious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-conscious. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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