What is the meaning of self-conscious?

adjective

  • Aware of yourself as an individual or of your own being and actions and thoughts."self-conscious awareness"; "self-conscious about their roles as guardians of the social values- D. M. Potter
  • Excessively and uncomfortably conscious of your appearance or behavior.
    • usage: "self-conscious teenagers"; "wondered if she could ever be untidy without feeling self-conscious about it"
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