self-consciousness

Variant of self-conscious

self-conscious definition

self·-conscious (-kän′s̸həs)

adjective

    1. conscious or, esp., unduly conscious of oneself as an object of notice a self-conscious poet
    2. awkward or embarrassed in the presence of others; ill at ease
    3. indicating embarrassment a self-conscious cough
  2. Philos., Psychol. having or showing awareness of one's own existence, actions, etc.; conscious of oneself or one's ego

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