26984 words

insecure

4 definitions • 7 examples
1
Insecure people have little confidence and are uncertain about their own abilities or if other people really like them:

Examples:

I wonder what it was about her upbringing that made her so insecure.
feel insecure about He still feels insecure about his ability to do the job.
2
(of objects or situations) not safe or not protected:

Examples:

The situation is still insecure, with many of the rebels roaming the streets.
Nations which are not self-sufficient in energy will face an insecure future.
We've gone through a few financially insecure years.
3
(of people) lacking confidence and doubting their own abilities:

Examples:

Eleanor was shy and insecure as a child.
4
(of objects or situations) not fixed or safe:

Examples:

The stairs seemed kind of rickety and insecure.

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