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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 insecurely word
- adjective insecurely subject to fears, doubts, etc.; not self-confident or assured: an insecure person. 1
- adjective insecurely not confident or certain; uneasy; anxious: He was insecure about the examination. 1
- adjective insecurely not secure; exposed or liable to risk, loss, or danger: an insecure stock portfolio. 1
- adjective insecurely not firmly or reliably placed or fastened: an insecure ladder. 1
- noun insecurely In an insecure manner. 1
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Origin of insecurely
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 Insecurely
noun
adjective
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insecurely 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for insecurely
adverb insecurely
- anxiously — full of mental distress or uneasiness because of fear of danger or misfortune; greatly worried; solicitous: Her parents were anxious about her poor health.
- uncertainly — not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality.
- tentatively — of the nature of or made or done as a trial, experiment, or attempt; experimental: a tentative report on her findings.
- apprehensively — uneasy or fearful about something that might happen: apprehensive for the safety of the mountain climbers.
- timidly — lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
Antonyms for insecurely
adverb insecurely
- confidently — having strong belief or full assurance; sure: confident of fulfillment.
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