self-conscious
adjective
excessively aware of being observed by others.
self-consciousness
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a word derived from
self-conscious.
Example Sentences
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As I used the car to run errands, my initial joyful response gave way to self-consciousness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
The warbling never improved, but it was heartening to see someone get over their paralyzing self-consciousness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2025
In personal communications, I began to experience a newfound self-consciousness.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2025
"Becoming a celebrity, having your face out there and being in front of the camera… There's another layer of self-consciousness that kicks in."
From BBC ● Mar. 21, 2025
And I don’t know how to describe it, really, but her self-consciousness is contagious sometimes.
From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli
