Meaning & Definition of word "Insecure"

Insecure

/ˌɪn.sɪˈkjʊr/

1. Not firmly fixed; liable to give way or break.
- Example: The insecure ladder wobbled as he climbed it.
2. Not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious.
- Example: She felt insecure about her abilities in the new job.
3. Not securely held or not protected.
- Example: His personal information was stored in an insecure database.
4. Open to danger or threat; lacking in protection.
- Example: Living in an insecure area made her feel vulnerable.

●Derived from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'secure' from Latin 'securus' meaning 'free from care'.

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.

secure:

Safe and protected.

confidence:

A feeling of self-assurance arising from one's appreciation of one's own abilities or qualities.

self-esteem:

Confidence in one's own worth or abilities.

Meaning: Feeling shady

● Example Sentence: He kept checking his phone, looking shady because he's so insecure.

Meaning: Fishing for compliments

● Example Sentence: She posted that photo just fishing for compliments because she's insecure.