insecure (Meaning)

Wordnet

insecure (a)

not firm or firmly fixed; likely to fail or give way

lacking in security or safety

lacking self-confidence or assurance

Wordnet

insecure (s)

not safe from attack

Webster

insecure (a.)

Not secure; not confident of safety or permanence; distrustful; suspicious; apprehensive of danger or loss.

Not effectually guarded, protected, or sustained; unsafe; unstable; exposed to danger or loss.

insecure Sentence Examples

  1. The insecure teenager constantly questioned his worthiness and doubted his abilities.
  2. The insecure employee felt threatened by the new hire and engaged in passive-aggressive behavior.
  3. The insecure relationship was marked by constant jealousy and accusations.
  4. The insecure speaker avoided making eye contact and stumbled over his words.
  5. The insecure child clung to their mother's side, afraid to leave their comfort zone.
  6. The insecure politician resorted to personal attacks and smear campaigns to boost his image.
  7. The insecure writer struggled with self-doubt and perfectionism.
  8. The insecure student hesitated to participate in class discussions, fearing being wrong.
  9. The insecure artist doubted their talent and often compared themselves unfavorably to others.
  10. The insecure boss micromanaged their employees and created a tense and unsupportive work environment.

FAQs About the word insecure

not firm or firmly fixed; likely to fail or give way, lacking in security or safety, lacking self-confidence or assurance, not safe from attackNot secure; not c

loose, relaxed, unsecured, loosened, lax, slack, detached, slackened, unattached,undone

tense, taut, constrained, restrained, constrained, taut,tight, tight, tense, restrained

The insecure teenager constantly questioned his worthiness and doubted his abilities.

The insecure employee felt threatened by the new hire and engaged in passive-aggressive behavior.

The insecure relationship was marked by constant jealousy and accusations.

The insecure speaker avoided making eye contact and stumbled over his words.