self-consciousness
noun/ˌself ˈkɒnʃəsnəs/
/ˌself ˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/
[uncountable]- self-consciousness about something the fact of being nervous or embarrassed about your appearance or what other people think of you
- teenage self-consciousness about physical appearance
Definitions on the go
Look up any word in the dictionary offline, anytime, anywhere with the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app.
- self-consciousness about something (often disapproving) actions or an attitude that show you are aware of the effect that is being produced
- She plays the role without self-consciousness about the importance of her performance.
Check pronunciation:
self-consciousness