Self-conscious – Undue awareness of oneself; shy and easily embarrassed, feeling nervous when seen by other people

(Pronounced self-kon-shuhs)

When she took the selfie she was very conscious (self-conscious) of feeling embarrassed and that everyone was watching her.

Examples of self-conscious in a sentence

I was self-conscious walking into the exam late – what if everybody looks at me?

The boy was shy and self-conscious.

I was too self-conscious to do the talent show so I watched from the side instead.