self–con·scious 
/ˌsɛlfˈkɑ:nʃəs/ adjective
/ˌsɛlfˈkɑ:nʃəs/ adjective [more self–conscious; most self–conscious] 1 : uncomfortably nervous about or embarrassed by what other people think about you
▪ She's self-conscious whenever she has to give a speech. — often + about ▪ He's very self-conscious about his appearance. 2 usually disapproving : done in a way that shows an awareness of the effect that is produced : done in a deliberate way
▪ the self-conscious irony in the play ▪ a self-conscious attempt to win people's sympathy
▪ She's self-conscious whenever she has to give a speech. — often + about ▪ He's very self-conscious about his appearance.
▪ the self-conscious irony in the play ▪ a self-conscious attempt to win people's sympathy
— self–con·scious·ly adverb
▪ He self-consciously smoothed his hair.
▪ He self-consciously smoothed his hair.
— self–con·scious·ness noun [noncount]
