self-consciousness
|self-con-scious-ness|
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/ˌsɛlfˈkɑnʃəsnəs/
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/ˌsɛlfˈkɒnʃəsnəs/
awareness of oneself
Etymology
'self-consciousness' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'consciousness', where 'self' refers to one's own person and 'consciousness' refers to the state of being aware.
'self-consciousness' evolved from the concept of 'consciousness' in the 17th century, emphasizing the awareness of oneself.
Initially, it meant 'awareness of one's own existence', but over time it evolved to include the awareness of one's own actions and appearance.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the awareness of oneself as an individual, especially in relation to others.
Her self-consciousness made her hesitant to speak in public.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40