self-consciously

• حالٌ يصف فعلًا يُؤدَّى مع وعيٍ بالذات، وغالبًا ما يصحبه ارتباك أو خجل أو إفراط في الانتباه إلى نظرة الآخرين.

An adverb describing an action performed with awareness of oneself, often in a way that shows nervousness, awkwardness, or excessive attention to how one is perceived by others.

1. Embarrassed or awkward mannerB2formal

   In a way that shows nervousness or embarrassment about oneself, often due to being overly aware of others' opinions.

   بخجل وارتباك

   • She self-consciously adjusted her hair before entering the room.
   • He laughed self-consciously when he realized his mistake.
   • The teenager walked self-consciously past the group of popular kids.

   المرادفاتawkwardlybashfullydiffidentlynervouslysheepishlyshylytimidlyuncomfortablyuneasily

   الأضدادcomfortablyeasilynaturallyunselfconsciously

2. Deliberately or intentionallyC1formal

   In a way that shows careful awareness of one's actions or appearance, often for a specific effect.

   بوعي مقصود

   • The artist self-consciously chose a minimalist style for the exhibition.
   • He self-consciously avoided using technical jargon to make his speech accessible.
   • She self-consciously adopted a more formal tone for the interview.

   المرادفاتconsciouslydeliberatelydesignedlyintentionallyknowinglypurposefullywittingly

   الأضدادinstinctivelynaturallyspontaneouslyunconsciously