Definition of Self-consciousness

1. Noun. Embarrassment deriving from the feeling that others are critically aware of you.

Exact synonyms: Uncomfortableness, Uneasiness
Generic synonyms: Embarrassment
Derivative terms: Self-conscious, Uncomfortable, Uneasy

2. Noun. Self-awareness plus the additional realization that others are similarly aware of you.
Generic synonyms: Self-awareness
Derivative terms: Self-conscious
Antonyms: Unselfconsciousness

Definition of Self-consciousness

1. Noun. The awareness of the self as an entity. ¹

2. Noun. Shyness. A feeling of unease in social situations. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Self-consciousness

self-conceited
self-conceitedly
self-concern
self-condemnation
self-confessed
self-confessed(a)
self-confidence
self-confident
self-confidently
self-congratulate
self-congratulation
self-congratulatory
self-conjugate
self-conscious
self-consciously
self-consciousness (current term)
self-consistent
self-contained
self-contemplation
self-contempt
self-contradiction
self-contradictory
self-control
self-controlled
self-critical
self-criticism
self-cultivation
self-curing resin
self-deal
self-dealing

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