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
And those who have not received training in the past year are 140% more likely to feel insecure about their roles.
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The Hill, 9 May 2025
The logline concerns an insecure man who, in anticipation of his wedding day, enters a hardcore underground training facility led by a magnetic fitness guru, who commands cult like devotion with the promise of peak performance at any cost.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2025
Their biggest source of tension was Julieta’s trouble displaying affection, which made Ezequiel feel insecure.
—Charlotte Walsh, Vulture, 5 May 2025
Research explains this emotional tension by showing how expressing vulnerability, something meant to bring partners closer, can make some people feel more insecure.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
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The Hill, 9 May 2025
The logline concerns an insecure man who, in anticipation of his wedding day, enters a hardcore underground training facility led by a magnetic fitness guru, who commands cult like devotion with the promise of peak performance at any cost.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2025
Their biggest source of tension was Julieta’s trouble displaying affection, which made Ezequiel feel insecure.
—Charlotte Walsh, Vulture, 5 May 2025
Research explains this emotional tension by showing how expressing vulnerability, something meant to bring partners closer, can make some people feel more insecure.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for insecure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insecure
Adjective
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There, the shock from an impact might shake dust loose.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
19 May 2025
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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However, the bull case for the current market environment is that investors are now less worried about a U.S. recession and are swapping out defensive bond positions in hopes of finding upside appreciation in the stock market.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
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Nearly two-thirds (63%) are worried about global warming and 37% are not.—
Robert G. Eccles,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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A little nervous at first, Harry does well calling the boat in.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 May 2025
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The Trump administration became increasingly nervous at the prospect of a major war erupting in one of the most populous places on the planet.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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In addition, winds will blow around unsecured objects.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2025
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Avoid entering sensitive information on unsecured sites.—
Maxwell Alles,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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In the novel’s historical re-creation, is there an anxious note to Americans now losing themselves in accommodation?—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
23 May 2025
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An inaccurate diagnosis might lead to unnecessary or risky treatment, and a false positive can cause stress by requiring additional tests and anxious waits for results.—
Max Votek,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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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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My actual dining companion, dressed in her nonprofit workwear, was slack jawed at the precision of the seasoning.—
Caroline Hatchett,
Robb Report,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Santa Margarita 6, Huntington Beach 5: Chase Marlow singled in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning to give the Eagles an upset over Sunset League champion Huntington Beach.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
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This was from Chris Haynes, reporting that Michael Beasley (yes, that Michael Beasley) is upset that the expansion Miami Big 3 team drafted Lance Stephenson (yes, that Lance Stephenson), and is contemplating requesting a trade.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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The sale of the detached house in the 2300 block of Fruitdale Ave., San Jose, has been finalized.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
16 May 2025
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Through it all, there’s the metronomic wash of the tides onto the sand, waves lapping the beach, the undulation of the ocean, and the cityscape of Rockaway, with its large apartment buildings and detached houses, in the background.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
13 May 2025
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“Insecure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insecure. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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