self-conscious

adjective
UK: /ˌselfˈkɒnʃəs/
US: /ˌselfˈkɑːnʃəs/

  1. Worried and embarrassed about what you look like or what other people think of you

    1. I felt very self-conscious in my new dress.
    2. He's always been self-conscious about his weight, which affects his social interactions.

  2. Showing that you feel nervous or embarrassed about what you look like or what people think of you

    1. She gave a self-conscious smile.
    2. He was very self-conscious, always trying to hide his freckles under layers of makeup.

Synonyms

awkward nervous uncomfortable embarrassed insecure

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "self-conscious" in English means: Worried and embarrassed about what you look like or what other people think of you, Showing that you feel nervous or embarrassed about what you look like or what people think of you.

The phonetic transcription of "self-conscious" is /ˌselfˈkɒnʃəs/ in British English and /ˌselfˈkɑːnʃəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "self-conscious": awkward, nervous, uncomfortable, embarrassed, insecure.

Example usage of "self-conscious": "I felt very self-conscious in my new dress.". More examples on the page.