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self-conscious

[self-kon-shuhs, self-] / ˈsɛlfˈkɒn ʃəs, ˌsɛlf- /


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"The cancer was removed, but the surgery affected my appearance and made me more self-conscious about being seen in public," she said in a heartfelt statement.

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

Almost immediately, Araki began making fun of the shamelessness of the place, and before Wilde could feel self-conscious, she came around to laughing too.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

She said: "I know it looks weird, but I think it's important for other people to see somebody with a body difference that they've got themselves, because it makes them feel less self-conscious about it."

From BBC May 30, 2026

“It makes you feel self-conscious and like you have to hide while eating,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal May 30, 2026

They inspected Moss, looking him up and down, and he felt self-conscious, as if they were judging his appearance.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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