self-conscious

• Describe a una persona que es excesivamente consciente de sí misma, de sus acciones o de su apariencia, sintiendo a menudo nerviosismo o vergüenza en situaciones sociales.

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.

   consciente de sí mismo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosconsciousintrospectivereflectiveself-aware

2. Uncomfortably aware of appearanceB1informal

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

   cohibido por la propia apariencia

   • 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.

   Sinónimosawkwardbashfuldiffidentembarrassedguardedill at easeinsecuresheepishshyuncomfortable

   Antónimosassuredconfidentunselfconscious