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Recent Examples of self-consciousness
To evade detection, or out of simple self-consciousness about his appearance, Frank loses himself in the dark of the movies.
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Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Here’s a guy who dominates on the field every Sunday talking openly about love, poetry and the person who inspires him most, without a shred of self-consciousness.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
There wasn’t this self-consciousness about her.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Many people experience subtle embarrassment or self-consciousness about everyday consumption choices, from eating cheap Valentine’s chocolate to accepting free lunch from a school food program or having visible tattoos.
—Emily Tanner, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2026
In simpler terms, these results suggest that vulnerability met with anything less than care will almost always result in even further self-consciousness.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Though Tyson’s appearance is subject to ridicule and even self-consciousness on his part, his character far outshines his physical appearance.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 8 Dec. 2025
But with my brother, I could just be completely invested and not have self-consciousness about how the performance was.
—Esther Zuckerman, Time, 17 Nov. 2025
Jaspers saw history as a process of emerging human self-consciousness, leading humans to recognize their belonging to humankind.
—Big Think, 16 Nov. 2025
Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Here’s a guy who dominates on the field every Sunday talking openly about love, poetry and the person who inspires him most, without a shred of self-consciousness.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
There wasn’t this self-consciousness about her.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Many people experience subtle embarrassment or self-consciousness about everyday consumption choices, from eating cheap Valentine’s chocolate to accepting free lunch from a school food program or having visible tattoos.
—Emily Tanner, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2026
In simpler terms, these results suggest that vulnerability met with anything less than care will almost always result in even further self-consciousness.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Though Tyson’s appearance is subject to ridicule and even self-consciousness on his part, his character far outshines his physical appearance.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 8 Dec. 2025
But with my brother, I could just be completely invested and not have self-consciousness about how the performance was.
—Esther Zuckerman, Time, 17 Nov. 2025
Jaspers saw history as a process of emerging human self-consciousness, leading humans to recognize their belonging to humankind.
—Big Think, 16 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-consciousness
- self-awareness
- self-recognition
- self-analysis
- introspection
- self-reflection
- self-observation
- self-absorption
Noun
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God’s Black Effect Podcast Network, creating a space centered on growth, self-awareness, and the lessons that often come through experience.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
26 Mar. 2026
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In a 2023 interview, Gay shared her observations about the actor’s character and self-awareness.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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Lent is a time of preparation and self-recognition prior to Easter.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Feb. 2026
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Lent is a time of preparation and self-recognition prior to Easter.—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
20 Feb. 2026
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With a mind engaged in varied tasks, the time dedicated to art becomes sharper, less prone to the debilitating self-analysis that can derail artistic momentum.—
Kice Akkawi,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2025
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Mills, a longtime associate of Fiona Apple, knows this territory well: the pointed self-analysis of an extremely sensitive person.—
Jenn Pelly,
Time,
7 June 2025
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At the Fort Worth show, fans can expect a setlist that balances introspection with crowd-pleasing energy, delivered with the Neighbourhood’s signature dark-pop polish.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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His off-the-cuff Mount Rushmore of Jeezy hits reads like a blueprint for the residency itself—tracks that span hunger, triumph, introspection, and dominance.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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There’s always an excuse—and very little self-reflection—whereas forward-thinkers will approach setbacks by looking inward.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
19 Mar. 2026
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The former front man of the Smiths revisits familiar territory—his self-reflections, or, rather, complications, surrounding romance, fame, and politics.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
14 Mar. 2026
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The purpose of this exercise is not to match your paradigm perfectly but to give you a thematic lens for self-observation.—
Liz Tran,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
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There are three invitations leaders can offer their direct reports: Play with the technology as a tool for self-observation.—
Michael Hudson,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Beware the tendency to slip into self-absorption as a Dragon, however.—
Kyle Lucia Wu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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The tensions among Robyn, Dara and Saoirse are especially well-drawn; the women call each other out for Robyn’s self-absorption, Dara’s cowardice and Saoirse’s unseemly appetite for excitement as only old friends can.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Self-consciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-consciousness. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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