Synonyms of self-conscious

self-conscious

adjective

as in embarrassed

concerned with the way one is perceived by others

He used to feel self-conscious about his belly.

Related Words

• embarrassed
• uneasy
• uncomfortable
• abashed
• uptight
• discomfited
• disconcerted
• bashful
• sheepish
• inhibited
• nervous
• introverted
• discomforted
• shy
• reserved
• withdrawn
• coy
• discomposed
• timid
• backward
• recessive
• self-effacing
• diffident
• insecure
• demure
• discountenanced
• unadventurous
• unassertive
• unenterprising
• awkward
• unassuming
• retiring
• meek
• modest
• self-doubting
• unpretentious
• gauche
• ungraceful
• upset
• distressed
• stilted
• mortified
• bothered
• perturbed
• wooden
• inelegant
• clumsy
• rustic
• jittery
• agitated
• disturbed
• flustered
• jumpy
• nonplussed
• disquieted
• unsettled
• graceless
• chagrined
• rough-hewn
• dismayed
• stiff
• unhinged
• fazed
• rattled

Dissimilar Words

• confident
• composed
• collected
• calm
• cool
• serene
• undisturbed
• secure
• unperturbed
• placid
• tranquil
• poised
• assured
• self-confident
• self-assured
• self-possessed
• graceful
• urbane
• suave

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of self-conscious

The executive allegedly applied dress and appearance standards inconsistently among female employees based on body type, which made Vasquez self-conscious about how she was perceived. — Jason Green, Mercury News, 2 Sep. 2026

Freddy’s backpack Strappy (Patton Oswalt) still talks, but the kids suddenly sound a little more adult and self-conscious, as if freed somehow (even though they’re being hunted by Buddy). — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Tim Curry’s magic lay in his ability to be outrageous without being self-conscious, Tom Nichols writes. — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026

People use it to mark the start of a night, to wind down and to feel less self-conscious around others. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026