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self-conscious

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


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Emma said people with pouches could be self-conscious and sensitive and may be particularly concerned about being embarrassed during security checks.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

They may reach arguably loftier artistic heights with “Revolver,” “Sgt. Pepper,” “The White Album,” or “Abbey Road” — take your pick — but “Rubber Soul” embodies the group’s decisive turn towards self-conscious greatness.

From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026

As they watched themselves warbling, a camera captured the full array of their facial expressions—moans, groans and self-conscious laughter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

She said she felt self-conscious about her appearance post-surgery and retreated further from the public.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026

I felt a tiny bit self-conscious as we carried our rackets and basket of balls to the empty court.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English




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