self-consciousness

self-consciousness
a) The awareness of the self as an entity.
b) Shyness. A feeling of unease in social situations.

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  • self-consciousness — self conscious ► ADJECTIVE 1) nervous or awkward because unduly aware of oneself or one s actions. 2) (especially of an action) deliberate and with full awareness. DERIVATIVES self consciously adverb self consciousness noun …   English terms dictionary

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  • self-consciousness — self conscious·ness …   English syllables

  • self-consciousness — noun 1. embarrassment deriving from the feeling that others are critically aware of you (Freq. 2) • Syn: ↑uneasiness, ↑uncomfortableness • Derivationally related forms: ↑uncomfortable (for: ↑uncomfortableness), ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • self-consciousness — n self awareness, diffidence, shyness, bashfulness, abashment, modesty, coyness, demureness, backwardness; timorousness, timidity, fearfulness, apprehension; insecurity, lack of self confidence, hesitancy, reluctance, constraint; reserve,… …   A Note on the Style of the synonym finder

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