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 Photography subjects can be self-conscious, but, for the most part, the subjects of Nishimura’s portfolio weren’t. — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 24 July 2026 The emotional discomfort is a result of feeling self-conscious about the appearance, and the physical is typically the result of excess tissue that's more susceptible to everyday irritation. — Anonymous, Allure, 23 July 2026 Overstuffed with ideas, some of the decisions feel too self-conscious (and almost self-parodying) for the band’s own good. — David Harris, SPIN, 21 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for self-conscious

Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-conscious

Adjective

Those of us who received more than others were embarrassed and unsure what to do.

— R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026
They will be sickened and embarrassed to have a parent be so callous and vindictive.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of embarrassed

Adjective

Security will remain in place at the schools, officials said, and counselors will be available for students who feel uneasy about attending classes.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026
But that blend of raucous laughs (OK, well, some raucous laughs, some mere attempts at them) and real world concerns makes for an uneasy watch, ping-ponging between moods and tones in unpredictable ways.

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026