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self-conscious in Finnish

self-conscious in Finnish is itsetietoinen, omahyväinen, estoinen — self-conscious means uncomfortably aware of being watched or judged by others, and awkward or embarrassed as a result.

self-conscious in Finnish

itsetietoinen
adj
Aware of oneself as an individual being.
itsetietoinen
adj
Excessively conscious of one's appearance or behaviour.
omahyväinen
adj
Excessively conscious of one's appearance or behaviour.
estoinen
adj
Uncomfortably over-conscious of one's appearance or behaviour; socially ill at ease.
hämillinen
adj
Uncomfortably over-conscious of one's appearance or behaviour; socially ill at ease.
vaivaantunut
adj
Uncomfortably over-conscious of one's appearance or behaviour; socially ill at ease.

What does "self-conscious" mean?

  1. adjective Uncomfortably aware of being watched or judged by others, and awkward or embarrassed as a result.
    "He was self-conscious about his accent and spoke as little as possible."
  2. adjective Done with deliberate awareness of the effect it will have; knowingly artful rather than natural.
    "The film is a self-conscious homage to 1970s thrillers."
  3. adjective Having awareness of oneself as a distinct individual with an inner life.
    "Debate continues over which animals are genuinely self-conscious."
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self-conscious in a sentence

  • He was self-conscious about his accent and spoke as little as possible.
  • She felt self-conscious walking into the room late.
  • The film is a self-conscious homage to 1970s thrillers.
  • Debate continues over which animals are genuinely self-conscious.

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What is "self-conscious" in Finnish?

"self-conscious" in Finnish is itsetietoinen, omahyväinen, estoinen. self-conscious means: Uncomfortably aware of being watched or judged by others, and awkward or embarrassed as a result.

How do you use "self-conscious" in a sentence?

Example: "He was self-conscious about his accent and spoke as little as possible." In Finnish, "self-conscious" is itsetietoinen, omahyväinen, estoinen.

Are there other ways to say "self-conscious" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "self-conscious": itsetietoinen, omahyväinen, estoinen, hämillinen, vaivaantunut.

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