INSECURE Synonyms: 106 Similar and Opposite Words

insecure

adjective

ˌin-si-ˈkyu̇r

Definition of insecure

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 Many have described him as deeply insecure, haunted by fears of abandonment that trace back to the earliest chapters of his life. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026 Younger fans, meanwhile, seem insecure about saying the wrong thing. — Anna Tingley, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026 Graise knows just what to do with a role like Philip, who is seen as kindly and self-sufficient but insecure and treated unjustly by the community. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026 At an artists’ retreat, insecure trans cartoonist Al is caught in a love triangle between his best friend and his creative nemesis—and must win his best friend’s heart by learning to draw his feelings honestly. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for insecure

Recent Examples of Synonyms for insecure

Adjective

Instead, overtones accumulate and churn and a loose banner of guitar is draped across the song.

— Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 4 Oct. 2026
As Clark and Phoenix players scrambled for the loose ball, Thomas dove toward the floor.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of loose

Adjective

Not that the type of people staying here are worried about getting anywhere; this is the private car and driver, door-to-door service type of clientele.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
But instead of celebrating that success, Andi is worried she’ll be seen as an opportunist rather than a legitimate co-author.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of worried

Adjective

Use a non-abrasive scrubbing sponge or a microfiber cloth to remove all the loosened debris.

— Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 19 Sep. 2026
The loosened restrictions will not empower Washington to pursue investment and economic cooperation with al Sharaa’s government, which could transform the impoverished country.

— Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of loosened

Adjective

Everyone was in a good mood, if a little nervous about what was going to be discussed.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
Alberto Hernandez Castillo, a Cuban national with lawful permanent residence in the United States, was also acting nervous, the agent said.

— David Goodhue October 6, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of nervous

Adjective

Harris had surrendered to federal authorities the month before his disappearance and was released on a $100,000 unsecured bond.

— Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026
Either way, Tsuchioto didn't like leaving components unsecured, having a few multitools lurking in the aforementioned junk drawer missing bits lost long ago in parts unknown.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of unsecured

Adjective

As in the thriller, anxious local leaders debated whether publicizing the peril would scare off tourists.

— Bob Drogin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Because of these risks, many conservation groups and lawmakers are anxious to see permanent protections.

— Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of anxious

Adjective

Legend has it Michael Jackson asked his security to keep fans away from him at a local dive bar, only to become upset when the locals were all too good at treating him like a normal person.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Ultimately, after he was found out to be a con artist, according to his critics, Minnesota media appears to be more so upset that Jamal was not acting in the Somali community’s best interests.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026

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