self-conscious

• Beschreibt eine Person, die sich ihrer selbst, ihres Handelns oder ihrer Erscheinung übermäßig bewusst ist und deshalb oft nervös oder verlegen in sozialen Situationen ist. Kann auch ein gesteigertes Bewusstsein für die eigene Wirkung auf andere oder für die eigene Identität bedeuten.

Describes a person who is overly aware of themselves, their actions, or appearance, often feeling nervous or embarrassed in social situations.

1. Aware of oneselfB2formal

   Having a clear awareness of one's own existence, thoughts, and actions as an individual.

   Selbstbewusst

   • As a teenager, she became more self-conscious about her identity.
   • The artist's work is deeply self-conscious, reflecting on the creative process itself.
   • He is a self-conscious writer, always analyzing his own motives.

   Synonymeconsciousintrospectivereflectiveself-aware

2. Uncomfortably aware of appearanceB1informal

   Feeling excessively worried or embarrassed about how one appears to others, often leading to awkwardness.

   Befangen

   • He felt self-conscious about his new haircut at the party.
   • She becomes self-conscious when everyone stares at her.
   • Public speaking makes him feel self-conscious and nervous.

   Synonymeawkwardbashfuldiffidentembarrassedguardedill at easeinsecuresheepishshyuncomfortable

   Antonymeassuredconfidentunselfconscious