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
People may start avoiding certain foods or feel self-conscious eating around others.
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Sundeep Venkatesan, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
Sydney Sweeney revealed how a childhood insecurity that left her feeling self-conscious led to the launch of her lingerie brand.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Love Story, though a self-conscious departure from the other shows of the Murphyverse, employs a similar logic.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2026
Marcus Phillips spearheads a spot-on quintet of classmates, each bursting with self-conscious awkwardness and a desire to be seen and understood.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
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Sundeep Venkatesan, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
Sydney Sweeney revealed how a childhood insecurity that left her feeling self-conscious led to the launch of her lingerie brand.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Love Story, though a self-conscious departure from the other shows of the Murphyverse, employs a similar logic.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2026
Marcus Phillips spearheads a spot-on quintet of classmates, each bursting with self-conscious awkwardness and a desire to be seen and understood.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for self-conscious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-conscious
Adjective
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Everyone in the theater clammed up, as if embarrassed to have endorsed Max with laughter.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
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Guys were embarrassed about our performance, especially at home.—
Stephen Conroy,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This return to record highs means 401(k)s, individual retirement accounts and stock portfolios that track benchmark US stock indexes recovered after an uneasy few weeks.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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So as the series shifts back to Kia Center, the Magic find themselves in a position that is both familiar and uneasy.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Magic are now 1-7 in playoff games when Banchero scores 30 or more, a statistic that raises uncomfortable questions about everything around him.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Put America’s sleep numbers next to its peer nations and the picture gets more uncomfortable.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
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