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- [in-si-kyoo r]
- /ˌɪn sɪˈkyʊər/
- /ˌɪn.sɪˈkjʊər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-si-kyoo r]
- /ˌɪn sɪˈkyʊər/
Definitions of insecure word
- adjective insecure subject to fears, doubts, etc.; not self-confident or assured: an insecure person. 1
- adjective insecure not confident or certain; uneasy; anxious: He was insecure about the examination. 1
- adjective insecure not secure; exposed or liable to risk, loss, or danger: an insecure stock portfolio. 1
- adjective insecure not firmly or reliably placed or fastened: an insecure ladder. 1
- noun insecure (of a person) not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious. 1
- adjective insecure unsafe, dangerous 1
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Origin of insecure
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
From the Medieval Latin word insēcūrus, dating back to 1640-50. See in-3, secure
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Parts of speech for Insecure
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insecure popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for insecure
adj insecure
- afraid — If you are afraid of someone or afraid to do something, you are frightened because you think that something very unpleasant is going to happen to you.
- unsure — not certain or confident: He arrived at the party unsure of his welcome.
- hesitant — hesitating; undecided, doubtful, or disinclined.
- touchy — apt to take offense on slight provocation; irritable: He is very touchy when he's sick.
- shaky — tending to shake or tremble.
adjective insecure
- self-doubt — lack of confidence in the reliability of one's own motives, personality, thought, etc.
- uncertain — not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality.
- doubtful — of uncertain outcome or result.
- timid — lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
- worried — having or characterized by worry; concerned; anxious: Their worried parents called the police.
Antonyms for insecure
adj insecure
- composed — If someone is composed, they are calm and able to control their feelings.
- unafraid — feeling fear; filled with apprehension: afraid to go.
- unwavering — to sway to and fro; flutter: Foliage wavers in the breeze.
- peaceful — characterized by peace; free from war, strife, commotion, violence, or disorder: a peaceful reign; a peaceful demonstration.
- collected — An author's collected works or letters are all their works or letters published in one book or in a set of books.
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