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/ˌɪn.sɪˈkjʊr/
Meaning & Definition
adjective
Not firmly fixed; liable to give way or break.
The insecure ladder wobbled as he climbed it.
Not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious.
She felt insecure about her abilities in the new job.
Not securely held or not protected.
His personal information was stored in an insecure database.
Open to danger or threat; lacking in protection.
Living in an insecure area made her feel vulnerable.
Etymology
Derived from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'secure' from Latin 'securus' meaning 'free from care'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
feeling insecure:
Experiencing anxiety or lack of confidence in oneself or one's situation.
insecure attachment:
A type of attachment style characterized by fear of abandonment and anxiety in relationships.
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Slang Meanings
Feeling shady
He kept checking his phone, looking shady because he's so insecure.
Fishing for compliments
She posted that photo just fishing for compliments because she's insecure.