Insecure: meaning, definitions and examples

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insecure

[ ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊər ]

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feeling

Not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious.

Synonyms

anxious, nervous, unconfident, unsure

Examples of usage

I always feel insecure about my abilities.
She was insecure about her appearance.
He was insecure about his future.

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relationship

Not firm or stable; shaky.

Synonyms

fragile, shaky, unstable, unsteady

Examples of usage

The relationship felt insecure due to lack of trust.
She felt insecure in her relationship with him.

Translations

Translations of the word "insecure" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inseguro

🇮🇳 असुरक्षित

🇩🇪 unsicher

🇮🇩 tidak aman

🇺🇦 невпевнений

🇵🇱 niepewny

🇯🇵 不安定な

🇫🇷 insecure

🇪🇸 inseguro

🇹🇷 güvensiz

🇰🇷 불안정한

🇸🇦 غير آمن

🇨🇿 nejistý

🇸🇰 neistý

🇨🇳 不安全的

🇸🇮 negotov

🇮🇸 óöruggur

🇰🇿 қауіпсіз емес

🇬🇪 არასაიმედო

🇦🇿 təhlükəsiz deyil

🇲🇽 inseguro

Word origin

The word 'insecure' originated from the Latin word 'insecurus', which means 'untroubled'. Over time, the meaning evolved to its current usage in the English language. The concept of feeling insecure has been a common human experience throughout history, often tied to issues of self-esteem and uncertainty.