Self conscious meaning in English
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Definition
self-conscious: shy, uncomfortably aware of oneself and one's actions
Icarus always feels self-conscious in the men's locker room. He thinks everyone is looking at him and he's embarrassed about his body.
Exercise 1
Select the most appropriate adjectives to describe Barnabé's behaviour.
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
Select the most appropriate adjectives to describe Barnabé's behaviour.
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
This is an appropriate choice. Barnabé thinks that he has already got the internship position, saying "that's why you're hiring me." This suggests that he is very self-assured, and thinks a lot of himself. "Self-assured" shares a similar meaning with "confident".
This is not a suitable choice. Barnabé does not act as if he is nervous during his interview. On the contrary his manner (or behaviour) is "relaxed" and "self-assured". A "nervous" person is one who is anxious or easily agitated. Example: Crossing the street makes me nervous.
This is not a suitable choice. A "modest" person has a moderate estimation of their abilities. Barnabé does not show any signs of "modesty" in the dialogue, on the contrary he says he is "the best person for the job".
This is an appropriate choice. Barnabé says that he is Delavigne's "new intern" and "the best man for the job", which indicates that he has a very confident manner. Luna also notes that Barnabé is "certainly confident". A "confident" person is very sure of themself. The term is used in a negative way when describing Barnabé, although it can also be used positively: He is a very confident speaker and his presentations are very assured.
This is not a suitable choice. Barnabé does not show any signs of being "self-conscious". A "self-conscious" person is someone who is very aware of themself, and is embarrassed or timid as a result. Example: He was the only man in a group of 100 women, and he became very self-conscious.
Exercise 2
Towards the end of the dialogue, Luna tells Polly that no one should "feel ashamed" for suggesting something silly.
Using the context of the phrase to help you, choose the word below which does NOT share a very similar meaning with ashamed.
Using the context of the phrase to help you, choose the word below which does NOT share a very similar meaning with ashamed.
Towards the end of the dialogue, Luna tells Polly that no one should "feel ashamed" for suggesting something silly.
Using the context of the phrase to help you, choose the word below which does NOT share a very similar meaning with ashamed.
Using the context of the phrase to help you, choose the word below which does NOT share a very similar meaning with ashamed.
"Embarrassed" shares a very similar meaning with "ashamed", although "shame" is a deeper, stronger type of embarrassment.
This is the only choice which does not share a similar meaning with the word "ashamed". Someone who feels "unintelligent" might also feel "ashamed", but the two words are not synonymous.
"Humiliated" shares a very similar meaning with "ashamed".
"Self-conscious" does share a similar sense with the word "ashamed". Though the two words shouldn't be considered synonyms, their meanings are very close.
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