C1
self-confident vs self-conscious
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| self-confidentadjective/ˌselfˈkɑːn.fɪ.dənt/ | Meaning sure of your own abilities and not afraid to show them | Goes with more self-confident | Example Good teachers help shy children become more self-confident. |
| self-consciousadjective/ˌselfˈkɑːn.ʃəs/ | Meaning nervous or embarrassed because you think other people are watching or judging you | Goes with self-conscious about | Example She felt self-conscious about her accent when she spoke English at work. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He gave a laugh and looked down at his shoes.