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
What’s more, teens are more likely to exhibit self-conscious behavior, and 1 in 5 parents share that their teens avoid being in photos.
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Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 9 Oct. 2024
The typical Atay narrator is intelligent, brash, self-conscious, and male.
—Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 8 Oct. 2024
There's no evidence that Aykroyd was self-conscious about strutting around in a pair of denim cutoffs in front of the cast and crew, but the sketch he's shown rehearsing in the film is real.
—Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Modeling body acceptance One of the most difficult aspects of IBD is accepting the kind of physical changes that come with treatment—for example, corticosteroids are commonly used to control inflammation but can result in a rounded face that might make people taking them feel self-conscious.
—Elizabeth Millard, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
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Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 9 Oct. 2024
The typical Atay narrator is intelligent, brash, self-conscious, and male.
—Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 8 Oct. 2024
There's no evidence that Aykroyd was self-conscious about strutting around in a pair of denim cutoffs in front of the cast and crew, but the sketch he's shown rehearsing in the film is real.
—Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Modeling body acceptance One of the most difficult aspects of IBD is accepting the kind of physical changes that come with treatment—for example, corticosteroids are commonly used to control inflammation but can result in a rounded face that might make people taking them feel self-conscious.
—Elizabeth Millard, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for self-conscious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-conscious
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The man who had been yelling at Kelce for the past few minutes, meanwhile, switched to an apologetic, complimentary demeanor, and appeared to be embarrassed by his actions.Bailey Richards, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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The main barriers for help-seeking include being too embarrassed, shy or fearful of judgment.Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 14 Nov. 2024
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That raises uneasy questions about Worthington’s social fabric and how to celebrate distinct cultures while overcoming ethnic self-segregation.Giovanna Dell'orto, Twin Cities, 31 Oct. 2024
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Apostates ties hunters with these organizations more closely as uneasy allies, rivals or even direct antagonists.Rob Wieland, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Swimmer’s ear can be pretty uncomfortable: your ear canal fills up with a sticky discharge and may become smelly and painful, explains Hildrew.Julia Ries, Outside Online, 14 Nov. 2024
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Ashley Johnson, special agent in charge of the FBI St. Louis Division, told people not to hesitate to report uncomfortable encounters with officers.Austin Mullen, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Self-conscious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-conscious. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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