1
as in loose
not tightly fastened, tied, or stretched
insecure twine allowed the bundle of newspapers to break open as soon as it was tossed to the ground
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2
as in worried
feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty
I always feel insecure in those high-end highfalutin restaurants
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Recent Examples of insecure
Femininity doesn't belong exclusively to cisgendered women, and the insecure amongst us can't take that.
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Joey Nolfi Published, EW.com, 10 June 2025
Delaying Or Delegating High-Impact Decisions An insecure startup founder or leader will often delay or delegate high-stakes choices, fearing blame.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
The Studio, which casts Rogen as a well-meaning but deeply insecure executive who’s suddenly promoted to studio head, isn’t exactly a revolutionary idea.
—Judy Berman, Time, 3 June 2025
Schwartzman’s character, Souper—the poorest of the group, whose nickname is short for soup kitchen—gives off an insecure, sycophantic vibe that reminds me of an acolyte from Musk’s text messages.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 30 May 2025
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Joey Nolfi Published, EW.com, 10 June 2025
Delaying Or Delegating High-Impact Decisions An insecure startup founder or leader will often delay or delegate high-stakes choices, fearing blame.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
The Studio, which casts Rogen as a well-meaning but deeply insecure executive who’s suddenly promoted to studio head, isn’t exactly a revolutionary idea.
—Judy Berman, Time, 3 June 2025
Schwartzman’s character, Souper—the poorest of the group, whose nickname is short for soup kitchen—gives off an insecure, sycophantic vibe that reminds me of an acolyte from Musk’s text messages.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insecure
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The 27-year-old Tatum’s injury came during the Celtics Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks while Tatum lunged for a loose ball.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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If needed, hang the rug over a fence or railing to shake out loose dirt.—
Karen Grossman,
Southern Living,
24 June 2025
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As Republicans work to pass President Donald Trump's reconciliation bill by his July 4 deadline, many are worried about the changes that could be coming to Medicaid.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
30 June 2025
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But even in a Congress filled with newcomers, the memory of 2018 (and its electoral fallout for a beleaguered GOP) should be fresh enough to keep people worried.—
Joseph Thorndike,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Watching his son evolve from a 4-star recruit out of Columbus High School in Miami to an eventual first-round pick out of Michigan State, Richardson doesn’t get too nervous or overly excited when Jase is on the court.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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But with Wirtz, there was suddenly an effort not to do that; the media got nervous about calling it a record.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Misconfigured permissions, unsecured data sharing or unvetted integrations can still lead to breaches—even on compliant platforms.—
Corey Elinburg,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Lawmakers are expected to press him on his handling of military policy, including his ban on transgender troops, firings of top military leaders, and use of an unsecured Signal chat to discuss sensitive military operations.—
Amanda Castro
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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But perhaps the most persuasive testimony came from Mrs. Hall herself, who embodied the defense’s portrait of a loyal, unsuspecting wife, home alone and anxious over her husband’s mysterious disappearance.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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Other dogs, especially those that are anxious or suffer from separation anxiety, might find comfort in your scent.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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Whenever the topic of his childhood comes up, or even something random about the war, his face goes slack and a mist seems to pass over his eyes.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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Before centre-back Gimenez could come on, more slack marking allowed Ferran Torres a free header to make it 2-2.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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The heated encounter occurred outside a building, as Hannah-Kim appeared visibly upset about the situation and wanted an explanation for Kove’s actions.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2025
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Meyers explained that Trump has been very upset about the conflict, which included his profane moment on the White House lawn.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
25 June 2025
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There’s a gated driveway and car port tucked way off and alley, and a detached prefab ADU by Jason Halter of Wonder has a outside entrance from the street and adds another bedroom.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
14 June 2025
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Managing national security affairs is not a detached experiment.—
Arthur House,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2025
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“Insecure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insecure. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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