self-conscious . self-conscious {adj.} Embarrassed; shy. Edith has a freckled face and sometimes she is very self-conscious about it. Categories: add yours {adj.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: S Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Discuss