self-consciously
In aware discomfort
Self-consciously describes doing something with acute awareness of how you appear to others.
The awareness typically produces awkwardness or inhibition: She self-consciously tugged at her skirt.
But it can also mean deliberately or with intention: The film self-consciously references classic noir.
Context determines whether the self-awareness is uncomfortable or purposeful.
By conscious choice
- purposefullyWith conscious intention
- knowinglyWith deliberate awareness
- pointedlyWith deliberate emphasis
- affectedlyWith artificial manner
studiedly · artificially · performatively · ostentatiously · theatrically · calculatedly · overtly · manifestly
Facial reddening from embarrassment
- flusteredNervously upset and confused
- fidgetingRestless minor movements
- stammeringInvoluntary speech repetition
- gawkyAwkwardly tall and clumsy
clumsy · gauche · uncomfortable · stiff · insecure · hyperaware · overthinking · overanalyzing
Intensely embarrassed
- humiliatedMade to feel worthless
- ashamedFeeling guilt and disgrace
- chagrinedDistressed by disappointment
- abashedEmbarrassed and disconcerted
red-faced · discomfited · sheepish · blushing · flustered · crestfallen · shamefaced · cringing
Held under control
- guardedWary and restrained
- reservedRestrained in manner
- hesitantSlow to act
- reticentDisinclined to speak freely
suppressed · controlled · constrained · tentative · withdrawn · coy · modest · demure
Probing one's innermost feelings
- contemplativeInclined to deep thought
- meditativeInclined toward deep reflection
- thoughtfulShowing careful consideration
- philosophicalConcerned with fundamental truths
navel-gazing · mindful · inward-looking · reflective · deliberate
intentionally
By conscious choice
- purposefullyWith conscious intention
- knowinglyWith deliberate awareness
- pointedlyWith deliberate emphasis
affectedly · studiedly · artificially · performatively · ostentatiously · theatrically · calculatedly · overtly · manifestly · conspicuously
blushing
Facial reddening from embarrassment
- flusteredNervously upset and confused
- fidgetingRestless minor movements
- stammeringInvoluntary speech repetition
gawky · clumsy · gauche · uncomfortable · stiff · insecure · hyperaware · overthinking · overanalyzing · bashful
mortified
Intensely embarrassed
- humiliatedMade to feel worthless
- ashamedFeeling guilt and disgrace
- chagrinedDistressed by disappointment
abashed · red-faced · discomfited · sheepish · blushing · flustered · crestfallen · shamefaced · cringing · wincing
restrained
Held under control
reticent · suppressed · controlled · constrained · tentative · withdrawn · coy · modest · demure · diffident
soul-searching
Probing one's innermost feelings
- contemplativeInclined to deep thought
- meditativeInclined toward deep reflection
- thoughtfulShowing careful consideration
philosophical · navel-gazing · mindful · inward-looking · reflective · deliberate
self-consciouslyunselfconsciously
Without self-aware inhibition
unconsciously · obliviously · unabashedly · shamelessly · boldly
self-consciouslynaturally
without artificial help
spontaneously · effortlessly · artlessly · easily · unaffectedly
self-consciouslyunconsciously
Without being aware
automatically · reflexively · unwittingly · inadvertently · instinctively
self, conscious, unconscious, self-conscious, subconscious, self-absorbed, consciousness, unconsciously, self-consciousness