self conscious
/ˌsɛlfˈkɑnʃəs/
adjective
- Feeling nervous or embarrassed because you think other people are watching or judging you.
- She was too self-conscious to sing in front of the class.
- Teenagers often feel self-conscious about their appearance.
- He felt self-conscious about his new haircut when everyone stared at him.
- Done in a way that shows you are aware of how others might see you, often seeming unnatural or forced.
- Her self-conscious wave was more of a quick hand flutter than a greeting.
- His self-conscious smile made the photo look awkward.
- The actor gave a self-conscious performance, as if he was afraid to make a mistake.
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