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 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

While the actor may have been embarrassed, Bernthal cheered and Evans crowned him the first guest to lose his lunch.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
Brown said this is typical, particularly with prepubescent boys, who can be embarrassed.

— Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 15 July 2026

Definition of embarrassed

Adjective

Meanwhile, China is tightening approvals for exports of rare earth products — a key bargaining chip at the last summit in Beijing, which sealed an uneasy trade truce.

— Andy Browne, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2026
As the novel coronavirus overtook daily life, in the spring of 2020, our celebrities occupied uneasy terrain.

— Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of uneasy

Adjective

If Mayer proves to be the superior defensive shortstop, could his presence prompt an uncomfortable conversation with Adames sooner rather than later?

— Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Breslow described the deadline as the most uncomfortable of his three-year tenure.

— Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 4 Aug. 2026