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be self-conscious

[/bi sɛlf ˈkɑnʃəs/]
verb phrase
ser tímido; estar envergonhado; ter vergonha de si mesmo
1. to feel uncomfortable or embarrassed about oneself in the presence of others; to be aware of and worried about how one appears to others
She became self-conscious when everyone stared at her new haircut.
Ela ficou envergonhada quando todos olharam para seu novo corte de cabelo.
2. to be overly aware of one's actions, appearance, or behavior
He was self-conscious about his accent when speaking English.
Ele tinha vergonha de seu sotaque ao falar inglês.
NYC Slang
feel some type of way about oneself
Synonyms
feel embarrassedfeel ashamedbe uncomfortablebe inhibitedbe shy
Antonyms
be confidentbe self-assuredbe comfortablebe unselfconsciousbe poised

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser tímido; estar envergonhado; sentir vergonha
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ficar envergonhado; sentir-se acanhado
colloquial usage
São Paulo
sentir vergonha; ficar constrangido
formal and informal contexts
Portugal
ser tímido; estar envergonhado; sentir-se acanhado
similar to Brazilian usage but with slight pronunciation differences

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