Definition of "self-consciously" [self-consciously]

• In a self-conscious manner (adverb)

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• "He stole a glance at Kirk, then looked away again when he found the boy’s expression self-consciously blank and unreadable."
• "“I already did,” he says, chuckling self-consciously, which makes the whole group erupt in laughter, finally breaking the ice."
• "She passes out colored markers and paper, and each girl marks her paper gingerly, glancing around the room self-consciously."