SELFCONSCIOUS 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 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 There is no self-conscious thought, or anxiety over the outcome. — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 12 Aug. 2026 Most actors do although part of your job is not being self-conscious. — Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-conscious

Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-conscious

Adjective

The demonstrators seemed embarrassed by the fact that they had been brought there by an Ed Sheeran concert.

— Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2026
And the embarrassed-but-still-Super-Bowl-favorite Rams are eager for the opportunity.

— Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of embarrassed

Adjective

Upheavals so profound are not accomplished without loosing uneasy spirits that will haunt us for many days.

— J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
Silicon sampling troubles some polling traditionalists who are uneasy about ethical and other implications of simulating human responses.

— W. Joseph Campbell, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of uneasy

Adjective

The home was also searched thoroughly, but given the time period and social norms, officers felt uncomfortable going through a woman’s belongings.

— Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
Setting aside extraneously ornate and potentially uncomfortable earrings was par for the course, right?

— Julia Hobbs, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026