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Definition of self-consciousness noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

self-consciousness

noun
 
/ˌself ˈkɒnʃəsnəs/
 
/ˌself ˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/
[uncountable]
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  1. self-consciousness about something the fact of being nervous or embarrassed about your appearance or what other people think of you
    • teenage self-consciousness about physical appearance
  2. self-consciousness about something (often disapproving) actions or an attitude that show you are aware of the effect that is being produced
    • She plays the role without self-consciousness about the importance of her performance.
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