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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?

   • Sensitivity to criticism: Even minor criticism can feel devastating, confirming your inner doubts and insecurities. Defensiveness: You may react defensively to constructive criticism or feedback, taking it personally and feeling attacked. Overconfidence: Conversely, insecurity can also manifest itself as overconfidence.

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   What does it mean if a person is insecure?

   • His behaviour is an attempt to cover up his insecurities. Something that is insecure is not safe or protected. ...low-paid, insecure jobs.

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   What does it mean if a safe is insecure?

   • Insecure can also mean anxious or uneasy, as in Tom was insecure about his chances for a promotion, worrying about it so much that he couldn’t sleep at night. Insecure can mean not secure, that is, exposed to danger or risk. A safe with a broken lock would be an insecure safe. Anyone could open the safe and take what was inside.

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   What does it mean if a building is insecure?

   • Insecure means either lacking self-confidence or lacking security. An insecure person might constantly doubt their own intelligence. An insecure building is an easy target for even the most bumbling burglar. Break insecure down to its basic parts and you've got in, meaning "not," combined with secure, meaning "safe": not safe.

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   Insecure means not confident or not safe. It can describe people or situations. Learn more about the meaning, usage and synonyms of insecure with Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Insecure definition: subject to fears, doubts, etc.; not self-confident or assured. See examples of INSECURE used in a sentence.

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   May 15, 2024 · At a Glance. Feeling insecure? You're not alone. Insecurity often stems from childhood experiences, social pressures, or traumatic experiences. It can zap your confidence and cause you to hold yourself back. Overcoming insecurity takes time and effort, but it's possible with self-awareness.

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   Something that is insecure is not safe or protected. ...low-paid, insecure jobs. Cellular phones are inherently insecure, as anyone can listen to and record conversations.

10. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › insecureInsecure - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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    Insecure means either lacking self-confidence or lacking security. An insecure person might constantly doubt their own intelligence. An insecure building is an easy target for even the most bumbling burglar.