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单词 self-conscious
释义

self-conscious

adjective

self-con·​scious ˌself-ˈkän(t)-shəs How to pronounce self-conscious (audio)
1
a
: conscious of one's own acts or states as belonging to or originating in oneself : aware of oneself as an individual
b
: intensely aware of oneself : conscious
a rising and self-conscious social class
also : produced or done with such awareness
self-conscious art
2
: uncomfortably conscious of oneself as an object of the observation of others : ill at ease
self-consciously adverb
self-consciousness noun

Word History

First Known Use

1632, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

self-conscious

adjective

self-con·​scious
ˈself-ˈkän-shəs
: feeling uncomfortably nervous or embarrassed when in the presence of or when being observed by other people
He's very self-conscious about his appearance.

self-conscious

adjective

as in embarrassed
concerned with the way one is perceived by others He used to feel self-conscious about his belly.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • embarrassed
  • uneasy
  • uncomfortable
  • abashed
  • uptight
  • discomforted
  • disconcerted
  • nervous
  • discomfited
  • bashful
  • sheepish
  • discomposed
  • reserved
  • inhibited
  • introverted
  • shy
  • discountenanced
  • coy
  • diffident
  • timid
  • self-effacing
  • backward
  • withdrawn
  • demure
  • insecure
  • awkward
  • unassertive
  • unadventurous
  • recessive
  • self-doubting
  • unassuming
  • retiring
  • meek
  • ungraceful
  • gauche
  • mortified
  • unpretentious
  • unenterprising
  • upset
  • modest
  • distressed
  • stilted
  • disturbed
  • flustered
  • perturbed
  • clumsy
  • agitated
  • jittery
  • inelegant
  • bothered
  • nonplussed
  • disquieted
  • jumpy
  • rustic
  • unsettled
  • graceless
  • chagrined
  • unhinged
  • wooden
  • fazed
  • dismayed
  • nonplused
  • stiff
  • rattled
  • rustical
  • rough-hewn

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • confident
  • composed
  • calm
  • collected
  • serene
  • unperturbed
  • undisturbed
  • cool
  • placid
  • tranquil
  • secure
  • poised
  • assured
  • self-confident
  • self-assured
  • self-possessed
  • graceful
  • urbane
  • suave
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