self-consciously
5
6.0
- adverb
- /ˌsɛlfˈkɒnʃəsli/
:
autoconscientemente
- After tripping on the stage, she smiled self-consciously while the audience clapped.
Can one read such an energetic and atmospheric poem of northern New England Spring without ascribing it to a self consciously American poet?
- Can one read such an energetic and atmospheric poem of northern New England Spring without ascribing it to a self consciously American poet?
Examples
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He's a brilliant physician," Lily exclaimed, then glanced self-consciously around the bar, aware of the heat in her voice.
Fiction book (1990) -
They looked around the bar self-consciously.
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Under his photo were small school-type photos of five of the children smiling self-consciously into the camera.
Fiction book (1995) -
Homer laughs a little self-consciously; around her, he feels like he's still a kid.
Fiction book (1999) -
So to hide the great gap, I grinned self-consciously, then glanced at the floor.
Fiction book (2000) -
She laughed self-consciously when she noticed everyone staring at her.
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He stood self-consciously at the party, trying to find a friendly face in the crowd.
Synonyms
15
1.0
Behave in a quiet, nervous way around other people
13
3.5
In a way that makes you feel embarrassed
11
5.1
In a shy, embarrassed way after doing something wrong or silly
1
3.5
In a shy, embarrassed way that avoids eye contact
1
7.9
In a shy way that shows little confidence
1
4.6
In a way that shows someone is shy or awkward
1
7.9
In a shy, embarrassed way
1
6.8
In a way that shows you feel shame
1
9.2
Acting nervous and awkward because you want people to notice you
In a nervous way that shows little confidence
In a way that makes people feel embarrassed or uncomfortable
Antonyms
How Self-Conscious
Surface Forms
Morphology
self-consciously = self-conscious (transparent) = self + conscious + ly
The adverb is formed by adding the productive adverbial suffix '-ly' to 'self-conscious', so the meaning is directly derived.
Etymology
Self-consciously is made from self ('one's own') and conscious ('aware'), with -ly meaning 'in a ... way'. So it means doing something while very aware of yourself, often showing embarrassment because you feel watched.