SELF-CONSCIOUS Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

self-conscious

adjective

Definition of self-conscious

as in embarrassed

concerned with the way one is perceived by others He used to feel self-conscious about his belly.

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Recent Examples of self-conscious Cárdenas talked with episode director Trey Edward Shults about the right way to illustrate the Bowdens’ POV and landed on a number of devices that would alter reality without becoming overly self-conscious. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 3 July 2026 And somewhere in South End, a Patagonia vest just got a little self-conscious. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026 After a quick tour of the property and your pavilion, the young, slightly self-conscious staff leave you in blissful peace. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 About 32% of Gen Z feel self-conscious speaking only English abroad, compared with just 15% of those over 55. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-conscious

Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-conscious

Adjective

Brown said this is typical, particularly with prepubescent boys, who can be embarrassed.

— Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Illnesses from the parasite are assumed to be an undercount since many people who get cyclosporiasis, which causes unrelenting diarrhea, cramping and bloating, may be embarrassed to see a doctor or may try to wait out their symptoms at home.

— Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 13 July 2026

Definition of embarrassed

Adjective

Then, in his most recent outing against the Angels, Skubal dominated for seven shutout innings, a forceful reminder of the ability that led him to this uncomfortable precipice.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Abi Adamson, author of Culture Blooming (the Substack and book) starts somewhere more uncomfortable.

— Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026