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   insecure

   /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊə/

   adjective

   • 1. not firm or fixed; liable to give way or break: "an insecure footbridge" Similar unstableunsecuredloosericketyrockywobblyshakyunsteadyprecariousunsubstantialweakflimsyfrailfragilespindlydecrepitunsoundunsafeinformal:jerry-builtteeterywonkydickydodgyOpposite securestable
   • ▪ not sufficiently protected; easily broken into: "an insecure computer system" Similar unguardedunprotectedill-protectedvulnerabledefencelessundefendedunshieldedexposedassailableopen to attackin dangerunlockedunboltedunfastenedunsecuredrare:pregnableOpposite secure
   • ▪ (of a job or situation) liable to change for the worse; not permanent or settled: "badly paid and insecure jobs"
   • 2. (of a person) uncertain or anxious about oneself; not confident: "a rather gauche, insecure young man" Similar unconfidentlacking confidencelacking self-confidencenot self-assureddiffidentself-effacingself-consciousunforthcominguncertainunsuredoubtfulself-doubtinghesitantunassertiveretiringshrinkingshytimidtimorousmeekpassiveinhibitedintrovertedanxiousfearfulapprehensiveworriedill at easeinformal:mousyOpposite confident

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from medieval Latin insecurus ‘unsafe’, from in- ‘not’ + Latin securus ‘free from care’, or from in-1 ‘not’ + secure.

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   • 1. insecurely adverb

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   How do you know if a person is insecure?

   • Insecure people tend to behave in similar ways that really showcase that maybe the secure exterior doesn’t match what’s going on in a person’s head. Although no single behavior or response screams “I’m insecure,” there are some subtle signs that someone is insecure. Editorial credit: fizkes / Shutterstock.

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   What makes a person insecure?

   • Insecure people don't state their views and opinions with conviction. They are afraid to speak their minds. They also have a hard time saying no when they need to without feeling bad about it. They also base their lives around other people's expectations and not their own. How do I stop being jealous and insecure?

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   What does it mean if someone is insecure?

   • Someone insecure with who and what they are tends to continually define their character traits to others. Sometimes, it can almost leave you wondering whether they are trying to convince themselves they are what they are, or if they are trying to convince those around them.

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   What does insecurity mean in a relationship?

   • Insecurity can produce anxiety from uncertainty and thinking that you are not good enough. It is a measure of the stability of a person's emotional state triggered by factors like self-image and ego. Emotional insecurity is one of the biggest hindrances to building a solid relationship. How do I become secure in myself?

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3. www.msn.com › en-us › health19 Ways to Spot Insecurity in Someone You’re Dealing With - MSN

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   2 days ago · Insecure people worry about what others think of them to the point of apologizing all the time just in case they offended someone. Being constantly worried about how people view you is exhausting.

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   Drawing upon psychological insights, I’m sharing nine subtle signs that someone may be grappling with deep insecurities. Through this article, I hope to shed light on these hidden signs of insecurity, helping you understand this complex emotional state better.

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   22 hours ago · Insecure design refers to flaws or weaknesses in a software system's architecture, design, or logic that malicious actors can exploit. If security isn’t top-of-mind during this planning period, these foundational decisions can create systemic vulnerabilities that are difficult to rectify later in development. Common examples of insecure ...

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   5 days ago · Anxiety and insecurity in relationships can kill relationships. Learn signs, worries, and behaviors in insecure, anxious relationships. Read how to fix them on HealthyPlace.

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   3 days ago · 1. They’re insecure. A know-it-all person is fundamentally insecure about who they are. Insecurity leads to inferiority, and inferiority to the development of a superiority complex. A know-it-all person thinks they’re superior in knowledge to everyone else. 2. They’re attention-seeking.

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   4 days ago · Being a judgemental person essentially means thinking, speaking, or behaving in a manner that reflects a critical and condemnatory point of view. When we are judgmental we are critically nitpicking and finding fault with another person, group of people, idea, or situation.

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    4 days ago · Insecurity is a feeling of inadequacy (not being good enough) and uncertainty. It produces anxiety about your goals, relationships, and ability to handle certain situations. Everybody deals with insecurity from time to time. It can appear in all areas of life and come from a variety of causes.