adjective
- excessively or acutely aware of something; overly self-aware or conscious
Usage: informal; often used to describe heightened awareness of one's appearance, behavior, or social surroundings
Examples
- She became hyperconscious of her accent after moving to a new city.
- He felt hyperconscious of his weight during the beach vacation.
- The actor was hyperconscious of every camera in the room.
- After the criticism, she grew hyperconscious of her every word.
- He remained hyperconscious of the awkward silence between them.
- The patient became hyperconscious of minor bodily sensations after the diagnosis.