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
There's so much freedom in not being self-conscious.
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H. Alan Scott, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
At one point, Djordjevic traces the ridges of tree bark with the palm of his hand, self-conscious but hopeful of some sort of revelation.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 6 Feb. 2025
People with either condition may feel self-conscious about itching or visible signs of lice or dandruff.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 2 Feb. 2025
Sure, the cast understood the franchise well enough, but that mostly led to a lot of self-conscious performing of Housewifery.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2025
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H. Alan Scott, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
At one point, Djordjevic traces the ridges of tree bark with the palm of his hand, self-conscious but hopeful of some sort of revelation.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 6 Feb. 2025
People with either condition may feel self-conscious about itching or visible signs of lice or dandruff.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 2 Feb. 2025
Sure, the cast understood the franchise well enough, but that mostly led to a lot of self-conscious performing of Housewifery.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-conscious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-conscious
Adjective
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Don't be afraid or embarrassed to ask about benefits.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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But patriarch Samuel prefers to remain off camera, already embarrassed after being forced to give up his medical practice after getting prison time for health care fraud.—
Stephen Saito,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The whole exchange left Brooke feeling a little uneasy.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Sudden shifts in tariffs and federal job cuts have left many investors feeling uneasy.—
Bruce Gil,
Quartz,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Say something that might make some people uncomfortable but will deeply resonate with your ideal clients.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The program will include eight features and three short films that invite viewers to wrestle with complex — and at times, uncomfortable — questions about the world around them.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Self-conscious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-conscious. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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