English Explanatory Dictionary

self-consciousness

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The awareness of the self as an entity.
  2. Shyness; a feeling of unease in social situations.

Pronunciation

/ˌsɛlfˈkɑnʃəsnəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-self-consciousness.wav

Word forms

self-consciousness

Etymology

From self- + consciousness.

Synonyms

shyness

Derived words

unself-consciousness
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