Insecurely: meaning, definitions and examples
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insecurely
[ ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊəli ]
feeling
In a manner that lacks confidence or assurance; with uncertainty or apprehension.
Synonyms
hesitantly, tentatively, uncertainly
Examples of usage
- She walked insecurely along the narrow path.
- He spoke insecurely, unsure of his own abilities.
- I could see the insecurity in her eyes as she hesitated to speak.
- The child clung to his mother's hand, walking insecurely through the crowded street.
- The team performed insecurely under the pressure of the final match.
attachment
In a manner that is not firmly or stably fixed in place.
Synonyms
loosely, precariously, unsteadily
Examples of usage
- The shelf was insecurely attached to the wall, causing it to wobble.
- She tied the knot insecurely, and it came undone easily.
- He closed the door insecurely, leaving a small gap for the cold air to seep in.
- The lid was placed insecurely on the jar, leading to spills.
- The painting hung insecurely on the nail, threatening to fall at any moment.
Translations
Translations of the word "insecurely" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inseguramente
🇮🇳 असुरक्षित रूप से
🇩🇪 unsicher
🇮🇩 dengan tidak aman
🇺🇦 небезпечно
🇵🇱 niepewnie
🇯🇵 不安定に
🇫🇷 de manière peu sûre
🇪🇸 inseguramente
🇹🇷 güvensiz bir şekilde
🇰🇷 불안정하게
🇸🇦 بشكل غير آمن
🇨🇿 nejistě
🇸🇰 neistým spôsobom
🇨🇳 不安全地
🇸🇮 nezanesljivo
🇮🇸 óörugglega
🇰🇿 қауіпсіз емес түрде
🇬🇪 უცოდველად
🇦🇿 təhlükəsiz deyil
🇲🇽 inseguramente
Word origin
The word 'insecurely' is derived from the adjective 'insecure,' which dates back to the early 15th century. It combines the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' with the word 'secure,' ultimately rooted in the Latin word 'securus' meaning 'safe' or 'free from care.' Over time, 'insecurely' has come to be used to describe both emotional states of uncertainty and physical conditions lacking stability.