self-consciousness

/'s'self'kɔnʃəsnis/
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self-consciousness

A teenager feels self-consciousness while giving a presentation in front of the class.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Awareness of oneself as an individual, combined with the understanding that others are similarly aware of you: This refers to the state of being conscious of one's own existence, thoughts, and actions, while also recognizing that other people are observing and forming judgments about you.
    • A feeling of embarrassment or awkwardness stemming from the belief that others are critically observing you: This describes the discomfort or unease experienced when one feels overly noticed, judged, or scrutinized by other people.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Her self-consciousness made it difficult for her to speak in public. (She felt awkward and overly aware of being watched by the audience.)
    • Adolescence is often a time of heightened self-consciousness. (Teenagers frequently become acutely aware of themselves and how they are perceived by peers.)
    • He tried to overcome his self-consciousness and join the conversation. (He attempted to push past his feeling of being judged to participate.)
Advanced Usage
  • Philosophical/psychological context: In these fields, "self-consciousness" can denote the capacity for introspection and self-reflection, a higher-order awareness of one's own mental states.
    • The philosopher discussed the problem of self-consciousness in artificial intelligence. (The debate centered on whether a machine could possess awareness of its own existence and processes.)
  • As a state versus a trait: It can describe a temporary state (e.g., feeling self-conscious in a specific situation) or a more enduring personality trait (e.g., a generally self-conscious individual).
Variants and Related Words
  • Self-conscious (adj): Feeling undue awareness of oneself, especially in social situations; often manifested as awkwardness or shyness.
    • She felt self-conscious about her new haircut.
  • Self-awareness (n): Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires. (Note: This is a related but distinct concept, often lacking the element of perceived external judgment present in "self-consciousness".)
    • Therapy can help increase your self-awareness.
Synonyms
  • Embarrassment: A feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness.
  • Awkwardness: The state of being uncomfortable or embarrassed.
  • Inhibition: A feeling that makes one self-conscious and unable to act in a relaxed and natural way.
  • Shyness: The quality of being nervous or timid in the company of other people.
Antonyms
  • Unselfconsciousness: The state of being natural and not concerned about how one appears to others.
  • Confidence: A feeling of self-assurance arising from an appreciation of one's own abilities or qualities.
  • Poise: Graceful and elegant bearing in a person; composure.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • To be painfully self-conscious: To experience an intense degree of self-consciousness.
    • As a teenager, he was painfully self-conscious about his height.
  • A fit of self-consciousness: A sudden, brief period of feeling very self-conscious.
    • A fit of self-consciousness overcame her when she realized everyone was listening.
self-consciousness

A teenager feels self-consciousness while giving a presentation in front of the class.

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

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