English · Emotions & Feelings
self-conscious
ˌselfˈkɒnʃəs
[ˌselfˈkɒnʃəs]
nervous about how others see you
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Feeling awkward and overly aware of oneself in front of others.
Example
She felt self-conscious about her new haircut.
She felt self-conscious about her new haircut.
Etymology
Compound of 'self' and 'conscious'.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes social anxiety about one's appearance or actions.