Meaning & use
self-conscious
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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