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- Dictionaryself-conscious/ˌsɛlfˈkɒnʃəs/
adjective
- 1. feeling undue awareness of oneself, one's appearance, or one's actions: "I feel a bit self-conscious parking my scruffy old car"
- 2. (especially of an action or intention) deliberate and with full awareness, especially affectedly so: "her self-conscious identification with the upper classes"
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Learn the meaning of self-conscious as an adjective for nervous, uncomfortable, or intentional actions. See how to use self-conscious in sentences and compare it with irony and self-awareness.
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nervous or uncomfortable because you are worried about what...
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SELF-CONSCIOUS definicja: 1. nervous or uncomfortable...
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Learn the meaning of self-conscious, an adjective that describes being aware of oneself or one's own acts or states. See examples, synonyms, word history, and related entries for self-conscious.
Self-conscious means overly aware of and sensitive to attention from others, often to the point of feeling anxious or embarrassed. In this sense, self-conscious is always used negatively. A person can be self-conscious in general, or about a particular aspect of themselves.
Learn the meaning of self-conscious as an adjective for nervous, uncomfortable, or intentional behavior. See how to use it in sentences and compare it with irony.
Self-consciousness is a heightened sense of awareness of oneself, often associated with shyness and embarrassment. Learn about the types, causes, effects and theories of self-consciousness in psychology and philosophy.
Learn the meaning of self-conscious, an adjective that describes someone who is easily embarrassed or nervous about how they look or appear. Find synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and usage examples of self-conscious in British and American English.
Being self-conscious goes beyond just being aware of yourself — when you're self-conscious, you constantly question the way you appear to others. You might feel self-conscious when you stand in front of a group to give a speech, or when you're trying out for a movie or a play.
