self-consciousness

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun embarrassment deriving from the feeling that others are critically aware of you
  2. noun self-awareness plus the additional realization that others are similarly aware of you

Synonyms

uneasiness, uncomfortableness

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
embarrassment

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