self-conscious
adjective
excessively aware of being observed by others.
self-consciously
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a word derived from
self-conscious.
Example Sentences
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"Everyone has self-consciously moved from somewhere," he says.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
And then in college, when you have to make it your own or abandon it, I spent a lot of time reading and thinking and became sort of self-consciously what I call a Lutero-Calvinist.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
There were people reaching to the sky, wearing colourful face paint and elaborate necklaces, while I held my palms up self-consciously, melting in my M&S suit.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2025
Glaser does a self-consciously terrible “Conclave”/”Wicked” mash-up song called “Pope-ular” and honestly, I wished she’d committed to the bit and come up with alternate lyrics.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 5, 2025
Matthias fumbled with a piece of celery and self-consciously turned to see if the twins were coping adequately.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
