self-consciousness

noun

UK/ˌselfˈkɒn.ʃəs.nəs/
US/ˌselfˈkɑːn.ʃəs.nəs/

Definitions of self-consciousness noun

awareness

  1. Uncountable

    A state of being uncomfortably aware of oneself and one's actions, often due to the perceived judgment of others.

    • She experienced intense self-consciousness while performing on stage, making it difficult for her to relax.

    • He tried to overcome his self-consciousness in social situations to interact more easily with people.

    • His self-consciousness sometimes caused him to stammer when giving presentations.