self-conscious | ||
1. | [ adjective ] aware of yourself as an individual or of your own being and actions and thoughts | |
Examples: | "self-conscious awareness" "self-conscious about their roles as guardians of the social values"- D.M.Potter |
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Related terms: | conscious | |
2. | [ adjective ] aware of yourself as an individual or of your own being and actions and thoughts | |
Synonyms: | self-aware | |
Examples: | "self-conscious awareness" "self-conscious about their roles as guardians of the social values"- D.M.Potter |
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Related terms: | conscious | |
3. | [ adjective ] excessively and uncomfortably conscious of your appearance or behavior | |
Examples: | "self-conscious teenagers" "wondered if she could ever be untidy without feeling self-conscious about it" |
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Related terms: | uncomfortable | |
Similar spelling: |
self-consciously self-consistent self-concern self-condemnation self-confessed self-confidence self-criticism self-control self-command self-colored self-coloured self-contained self-confident self-conceited self-collected |