self-consciously

• Adverb, das eine Handlung beschreibt, die mit Bewusstsein der eigenen Person ausgeführt wird, oft verbunden mit Nervosität, Verlegenheit oder übermäßiger Sorge darum, wie man von anderen wahrgenommen wird.

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.

   Befangen

   • 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.

   Synonymeawkwardlybashfullydiffidentlynervouslysheepishlyshylytimidlyuncomfortablyuneasily

   Antonymecomfortablyeasilynaturallyunselfconsciously

2. Deliberately or intentionallyC1formal

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

   bewusst, absichtlich

   • 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.

   Synonymeconsciouslydeliberatelydesignedlyintentionallyknowinglypurposefullywittingly

   Antonymeinstinctivelynaturallyspontaneouslyunconsciously