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self-conscious
01
embarrassed or worried about one's appearance or actions
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most self-conscious
Comparative
more self-conscious
gradable
Examples
She felt self-conscious about her new haircut, worried that it didn't suit her face shape.
02
(psychology) having awareness of one's own existence, especially recognizing oneself as a conscious being
Examples
Humans are uniquely self-conscious, capable of reflecting on their own thoughts.
