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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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2025
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The Aggies battled back in the bottom of the sixth, closing the gap to just one run, but couldn’t overcome the loose, motivated Flames squad.—
Lauren Merola,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Elsewhere in the episode, Torre reported that Belichick’s family members are among those who are worried about his relationship with Hudson, which was first made public last June.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
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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This productivity decline stems from several factors: Workplace morale deteriorates Remaining employees absorb additional responsibilities Teams become anxious about future job security When employees question whether their leaders truly value them, their enthusiasm and dedication suffer.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Nobel laureates, such as MIT’s Daron Acemoglu, are worried about its capacity to worsen income inequalities, and ordinary American workers are anxious about AI’s impact on jobs.—
Bhaskar Chakravorti,
Harvard Business Review,
8 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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Conservatives, who are upset that that bill does not make steep enough spending cuts to significantly bring down the deficit, have pushed for Medicaid work requirements to kick in much sooner than a 2029 deadline.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
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 25 May. 2025.
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