self-conscious
adjective
self-con·scious
ˌself-ˈkän(t)-shəs 
1
a
: conscious of one's own acts or states as belonging to or originating in oneself : aware of oneself as an individual
b
: intensely aware of oneself : conscious
a rising and self-conscious social class
also
: produced or done with such awareness
self-conscious art
2
: uncomfortably conscious of oneself as an object of the observation of others : ill at ease
self-consciously
adverb
self-consciousness
noun
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The National Organization for Women reported that by age 60, 28.7% of women feel dissatisfied and 32.6% feel self-conscious about their bodies—additionally, 43.7% of women over 60 report considering cosmetic surgery.
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Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Maybe some are self-conscious about their legs, and find jeans a comfortable solution for their exercise routines over athleisure.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 24 July 2025
A little self-conscious, a little arty (that whistled intro).
—Christopher Bonanos, Vulture, 18 July 2025
There are traditions in Ireland where everyone gets up and sings without being overly self-conscious or worrying.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2025
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Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Maybe some are self-conscious about their legs, and find jeans a comfortable solution for their exercise routines over athleisure.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 24 July 2025
A little self-conscious, a little arty (that whistled intro).
—Christopher Bonanos, Vulture, 18 July 2025
There are traditions in Ireland where everyone gets up and sings without being overly self-conscious or worrying.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-conscious
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“Self-conscious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-conscious. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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