self-consciously

• Adverbe décrivant une action accomplie avec une conscience de soi marquée, souvent accompagnée de nervosité, de gêne ou d'une attention excessive à la perception des autres.

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.

   avec gêne

   • 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.

   Synonymesawkwardlybashfullydiffidentlynervouslysheepishlyshylytimidlyuncomfortablyuneasily

   Antonymescomfortablyeasilynaturallyunselfconsciously

2. Deliberately or intentionallyC1formal

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

   avec une conscience de soi calculée

   • 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.

   Synonymesconsciouslydeliberatelydesignedlyintentionallyknowinglypurposefullywittingly

   Antonymesinstinctivelynaturallyspontaneouslyunconsciously