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Self-conscious

Definition

(formal) Feeling nervous or embarrassed about what other people think of you, especially about your appearance or behavior; having a strong awareness of your own thoughts and feelings.

Example Sentences

1As a self-conscious teenager, she hated being the center of attention at parties.
2Is it normal to feel self-conscious when speaking in front of a large audience?
3The self-conscious artist struggled to express her true emotions through her paintings.
4Try not to be self-conscious about your accent when speaking in a foreign language.
5There is a fine line between being self-conscious about your appearance and having a healthy self-awareness.

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