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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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
The county’s $10 million influx has helped relieve some of the fear for food-insecure clients, Olson said, particularly among the county’s elderly.
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Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Before that, though, Moore says the 14-time Grammy winner was insecure about her abilities.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
The performances are deliriously inspired, from Mark Ruffalo’s hilarious caricature of insecure manhood to Willem Dafoe’s oddly paternal mad scientist to Stone’s astonishing mental maturation through every developmental stage on the way to adulthood.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
Operation Helping Hands, an Orange County nonprofit that offers scholarships to unhoused or housing-insecure community college students in Southern California, is set to expand.
—Nicole Gregory, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
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Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Before that, though, Moore says the 14-time Grammy winner was insecure about her abilities.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
The performances are deliriously inspired, from Mark Ruffalo’s hilarious caricature of insecure manhood to Willem Dafoe’s oddly paternal mad scientist to Stone’s astonishing mental maturation through every developmental stage on the way to adulthood.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
Operation Helping Hands, an Orange County nonprofit that offers scholarships to unhoused or housing-insecure community college students in Southern California, is set to expand.
—Nicole Gregory, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insecure
Adjective
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The loose fit is perfect for layering, too, and packs down surprisingly well.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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That said, shoppers note that the sweater is tight-fitting and recommend sizing up for a looser fit, similar to Paltrow’s knit.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Residents of Cranbourne Hall Residential Park, the nearest neighborhood, are worried that the new home will be less private than the four-bedroom Adelaide Cottage.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Haseebullah also is worried about the Cybertrucks’ surveillance abilities that the public may not be unaware of, and that the fleet might give Tesla access to police data.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Next, carefully remove the bowl from the microwave and use a microfiber cloth to wipe away all the loosened grime.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In 2024, Mark looked nervous watching Grace compete in a horse show.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Senior dogs, puppies, or nervous rescues may require specialized care.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Gusts of 40-50 mph will blow around unsecured objects and may down tree limbs, potentially resulting in a few power outages.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Credit cards Credit cards are one of the main sources of unsecured borrowing, and 60% of credit card users carry debt from month to month, according to a March report by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Redirect their attention If your dog is anxious and barking in a panic, your first step is to remove them from the trigger.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Late nights and anxious supplications.—
Steve Rushin,
The Atlantic,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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With power diffused among top leaders and their allies in the bureaucracy, party discipline was slack.—
Jonathan A. Czin,
Foreign Affairs,
21 Oct. 2025
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Oscar Bobb seized on a slack pass and led a counter-attack with Haaland and Reijnders on either side.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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Mamdani's win was seen as an upset to the establishment, since the 67-year-old Cuomo is the son of a three-time New York governor and held the position himself for a decade beginning in 2011.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
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Boise State fans could have been upset when they were upset at home by Fresno State as their season continued to slide away from them.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Insecure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insecure. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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