self
cons
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Comparative
more self-conscious
Superlative
most self-conscious
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embarrassed or worried about one's appearance or actions
- She felt self-conscious about her new haircut, worried that it didn't suit her face shape.
- He became self-conscious when all eyes turned to him during the presentation, causing him to stumble over his words.
- As a teenager, she was incredibly self-conscious about her braces and avoided smiling in public.
- He felt self-conscious about his accent when speaking in front of native speakers of the language.
- The actress was surprisingly self-conscious about her performance, despite receiving rave reviews from critics.
2
(psychology) having awareness of one's own existence, especially recognizing oneself as a conscious being
- Humans are uniquely self-conscious, capable of reflecting on their own thoughts.
- The development of a self-conscious mind is a key aspect of human psychology.
- Some philosophers argue that animals are not truly self-conscious beings.
- A self-conscious individual recognizes their place in the world and their impact on others.
- The study explored how children become self-conscious as they develop a sense of identity.
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