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self-consciousness
/ˌsɛɫfˈkɑnʃəsnəs/
/sˈɛlfkˈɒnʃəsnəs/
Self-consciousness
01
embarrassment or discomfort arising from the awareness that others are observing or judging one
Examples
She blushed with self-consciousness in front of the audience.
His self-consciousness made him fidget nervously.
02
awareness of oneself combined with the recognition that others may also be aware of one
Examples
Self-consciousness allows people to reflect on their social behavior.
His self-consciousness helped him adjust his tone appropriately.
