Meaning & use

self-conscious

adjective·Everyday

Uncomfortably aware of oneself as being watched or judged by others.

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She felt self-conscious about her accent when she first started the new job.

The teenager grew self-conscious about his height around his taller classmates.

A note on using this word

Typically followed by "about," and describes discomfort with how one appears, rather than general shyness.

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