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
For some students, especially self-conscious teenagers, the prospect of not wearing deodorant can be anxiety-inducing, Abraham says.
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Isabella Rosario, Outside Online, 19 Dec. 2024
Missionary’s concerted push for cross-pollinating radio markets while delivering the beefy, energetic music populating video-game soundtracks feels a bit self-conscious for a duo that earned these achievements a generation ago through sheer unruly magnetism.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
Social Studies suggests that the bigger problem is that the overwhelming litany of apps has been designed to make young users feel self-conscious.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
Yet the complications inherent in such questions — in Yana-Wara’s life, really — are rarely glimpsed in these otherwise self-conscious performances.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
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Isabella Rosario, Outside Online, 19 Dec. 2024
Missionary’s concerted push for cross-pollinating radio markets while delivering the beefy, energetic music populating video-game soundtracks feels a bit self-conscious for a duo that earned these achievements a generation ago through sheer unruly magnetism.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
Social Studies suggests that the bigger problem is that the overwhelming litany of apps has been designed to make young users feel self-conscious.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
Yet the complications inherent in such questions — in Yana-Wara’s life, really — are rarely glimpsed in these otherwise self-conscious performances.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for self-conscious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-conscious
Adjective
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James's oncologist seemed embarrassed and dodged her questions, which left her feeling both frivolous and ignored.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
19 Jan. 2025
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But Trump’s capricious decision-making, erratic pronouncements and desire for dominance meant Pence was often publicly embarrassed and the status of his office downgraded.—
Roy Brownell,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Add Vargas to the long list of Americans who have been uneasy about TikTok’s future.—
Jeff Gluck,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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For all of their uneasy gazing and silent discernment, artful visages are a key element in the decor.—
Leilani Marie Labong,
Architectural Digest,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Since then, Jupiter and Saturn have been in a tense and uncomfortable dance with each other, forming a square that has at times felt very motivating and inspiring, but also discouraging and alienating.—
Roya Backlund,
StyleCaster,
24 Jan. 2025
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After rushing for a 44-yard touchdown on the opening drive of Philly’s divisional round win over the Los Angeles Rams, Hurts suffered a knee injury in the second half and looked uncomfortable for the remainder of the game.—
Ben Morse,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Self-conscious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-conscious. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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