SELFCONSCIOUS Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

self-conscious

adjective

Definition of self-conscious next

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 As anachronisms constantly threaten to puncture the illusion, the cast stays wry, nimble and self-conscious in order to locate plot points and jokes that reinforce the golden-age radio setting, scribbling notes and introducing characters that propel them through ludicrous narrative arcs. —

John Wenzel, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026 Funny, un-self-conscious, inspired. —

Edward Segarra, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 However, some are cautious to laud the partnership out of fear of what has happened time and again with self-conscious users (who are primarily underage) on social media platforms. —

Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026 Throughout our interview, Cardi seems self-conscious about vocalizing her anxieties, not about the anxieties themselves, but there are so many of them spewing out of her. —

Jazmine Hughes, Allure, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-conscious

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Rhoda, so likable and charming and unassuming, looked embarrassed to be accepting praise for what was entirely Sherry’s dish, which made Sherry justifiably angry.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
Or at least, Ewa Pajor and Salma Paralluelo made Goliath really, really embarrassed with their 4-0 victory over OL Lyonnes in the Champions League final last weekend.

— Megan Feringa, New York Times, 27 May 2026