self-conscious
adjective
self-con·scious ˌself-ˈkän(t)-shəs 
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-consciousness
noun
as in self-awareness
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- self-awareness
- introspection
- self-recognition
- self-contemplation
- introversion
- self-questioning
- self-scrutiny
- self-analysis
- self-observation
- self-centeredness
- self-reflection
- self-involvement
- self-absorption
- self-concern
- self-knowledge
- self-realization
- self-searching
- self-examination
- rumination
- self-actualization
- soul-searching
- self-perception
- self-image
- meditation
- self-exploration
- self-discovery
- self-fulfillment
- contemplation
- self-concept
- self-revelation
- reflection