noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective
excessive self-consciousness; overly self-conscious person
Describes a state of being acutely aware of oneself and how one is perceived by others, often to an uncomfortable degree. Can refer to the trait or a person with that trait.
彼は自意識過剰で、人前で話すのが苦手だ。
He is overly self-conscious and has trouble speaking in front of people.
An overly self-conscious attitude can sometimes be misunderstood by others.