SELF-CONSCIOUSLY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does self-consciously mean? 

• SELF-CONSCIOUSLY (adverb)
  The adverb SELF-CONSCIOUSLY has 1 sense:

1. in an uncomfortably self-conscious manner

  Familiarity information: SELF-CONSCIOUSLY used as an adverb is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• SELF-CONSCIOUSLY (adverb)

Sense 1

Meaning:

In an uncomfortably self-conscious manner

Context example:

the little girl self-consciously recited the poem

Antonym:

unselfconsciously (in a comfortable unselfconscious manner)

Pertainym:

self-conscious (excessively and uncomfortably conscious of your appearance or behavior)