self-conscious

US /ˈsɛlfˈkɑnʃəs/

UK /ˈselfˈkɔnʃəs/

A2

other

  • Aware of yourself as an individual or of your own being and actions and thoughts
  • Excessively and uncomfortably conscious of your appearance or behavior

Examples

He studied her in a way that made her very self-conscious.

He started to get self-conscious about his weight.