self consciously
/ˌsɛlfˈkɑnʃəsli/
adverb
- In a way that shows nervousness or embarrassment about how others see you.
- The teenager self-consciously looked down at his shoes during the conversation.
- He self-consciously adjusted his tie before stepping onto the stage.
- She laughed self-consciously when she realized she had mispronounced the word.
- In a deliberate or forced way that shows awareness of how something will appear to others.
- The speech was self-consciously written to appeal to young voters.
- The artist self-consciously used bright colors to make a political statement.
- He self-consciously avoided using slang to sound more professional.
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