Self-consciousness (Noun)

Meaning 1

Embarrassment deriving from the feeling that others are critically aware of you.

Classification

Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.

Examples

  • She felt a surge of self-consciousness as she tripped on the stairs in front of her crush.
  • His self-consciousness about his acne made him avoid social gatherings.
  • The young actress's self-consciousness about her voice made her nervous during auditions.
  • After spilling coffee on her shirt, she couldn't shake off the feeling of self-consciousness for the rest of the meeting.
  • He walked into the party with a sense of self-consciousness, feeling like everyone was staring at his outdated outfit.

Synonyms

  • Uncomfortableness
  • Uneasiness

Related Words

  • Self-conscious (adjective)

Meaning 2

Self-awareness plus the additional realization that others are similarly aware of you.

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Examples

  • Her self-consciousness about her stutter made her anxious in social situations, worrying that others would judge her.
  • As a teenager, he struggled with self-consciousness, feeling like everyone was watching his every move and criticizing his appearance.
  • The artist's self-consciousness about her work led her to doubt her talent and worry about what others would think of her latest piece.
  • After gaining weight, she felt a heightened sense of self-consciousness in public, imagining that strangers were whispering about her appearance.
  • The child's growing self-consciousness made her more aware of her siblings' teasing and more sensitive to their opinions.

Antonyms

  • Unselfconsciousness

Related Words

  • Self-conscious (adjective)
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