self-conscious meaning
UK US /ˌsɛlfˈkɑnʃəs/ 3 syllables
self-conscious (adjective): aware of yourself as an individual or of your own being and actions and thoughts.
self-conscious has 2 meanings in this dictionary.
self-conscious as an adjective
- aware of yourself as an individual or of your own being and actions and thoughts
- self-conscious awareness
- self-conscious about their roles as guardians of the social values
Synonyms: self-aware
Similar: conscious
Related forms: self-consciousness
- excessively and uncomfortably conscious of your appearance or behavior
- self-conscious teenagers
- wondered if she could ever be untidy without feeling self-conscious about it
Similar: uncomfortable
Related forms: self-consciousness
How to pronounce self-conscious
self-conscious is pronounced /ˌsɛlfˈkɑnʃəs/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
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