self-conscious
CEFR: B2
Feeling uncomfortably aware of one's appearance, manner, or actions under the perceived critical gaze of others.
Synonyms
- inhibited
- embarrassed
- awkward
Common Collocations
- feel self-conscious
- painfully self-conscious
- self-conscious smile
Example Sentence
Adolescents often feel acutely self-conscious about physical changes during puberty.