self-conscious

Example Sentences

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Zadie Smith quit keeping a diary because the exercise made her feel phony and self-conscious.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

"I hate anybody watching me sing in the studio, because I'm kind of a self-conscious person and somebody pointing a camera at me doesn't help with that," he says.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

While the ability to straddle two generations was once a badge of honour, Ji says he has become self-conscious about interacting with younger colleagues for fear of being labelled a kkondae or Young 40.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

While Phineas is charismatic, generous and has “a serene capacity for affection,” Gene is a self-conscious outsider who has to work hard to get good grades.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

It made her feel a little self-conscious to wear a weapon like that, but the guards and Con, too—were all armed.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo