adj
insecure
ihn-suh-KYOOR
adj
1
Not confident about oneself; anxious or uncertain.
"He felt insecure about his new job for the first few weeks."
"She is insecure about her singing voice."
2
Not safe, stable, or well protected.
"The old ladder felt insecure under his weight."
How to Use Insecure
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLacking confidence, or lacking safety/stability, depending on context.
Common pairings
feel insecure
insecure about
financially insecure
Word Forms
more insecure comparative, most insecure superlative
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Etymology
Formed from in- ("not") plus secure.