self-consciousness
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Would I emerge kinder, more resilient—or plagued with unexpected self-consciousness about one of the few areas of my life for which I haven’t felt self-conscious?
From Slate ● May 10, 2026
For many, human beings have self-consciousness and language, which elevates Homo sapiens.
From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2026
Wong herself appears unhampered by self-consciousness around dining and drinking alone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 17, 2026
“It was like watching yourself without all of the self-consciousness or the criticism,” he says of seeing Jacobi’s portrayal, “and just truly marveling at a performance by someone that is literally part of your heart.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 5, 2026
Steeling myself against the creep of self-consciousness, I walked briskly to the trolley stop.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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