How to use "self-conscious" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

Example sentences for "self-conscious" in popular movie and book plots

In Lathia, Prince Gordius, shown to be self-conscious about his weight but is by no means fat, frets over his missing bride. - War Bride (Hercules: The Legendary Journeys)
Virginia "Ginny" Shreves is an overweight, self-conscious sophomore at a private high school in Manhattan. - The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things
Maggie Bean a self-conscious 7th grader whose father has recently lost his job. - The Melting of Maggie Bean
She is very self-conscious about her weight and remains constantly apprehensive about going to school, where she is bullied. - In Her Skin
Empowered is a young blonde woman who is highly self-conscious about her figure, and has other self-esteem issues. - Empowered
Mona is self-conscious of her appearance; she is a bridesmaid. - My Summer of Love (novel)
DD becomes more self-conscious and Goa police stop co-operating with Abhimanyu. - Trinetrudu
Joe feels self-conscious about his disability, and decides to get surgery so that he will be able to walk again. - Believe It or Not, Joe's Walking on Air
A self-conscious Lannie follows, as the three girls talk about sex and boys. - What Gets Me Hot!
But being self-conscious about his weight, he fears rejection, and can't bring himself to ask her out. - Fatso (1980 film)
Chris becomes self-conscious about his weight when the staff and guests make fun of him. - He's Too Sexy for His Fat
As a self-conscious and snivelling child, he acts as an informer. - Der Untertan
Richard Coberts is a middle-aged businessman who is very self-conscious about his thinning hair. - Body Bags (film)
He is incredibly self-conscious about his poetry and he initially tried to hide it from everyone. - Kaze Hikaru
They attempt to talk, but end up engaged in a self-conscious yet endearing sexual encounter. - Dogfight (film)
Her friend Simon, a not very successful telemarketer who is self-conscious about his body odor, has been sleeping on her couch. - Chance (film)

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