Pronunciation: /ɪnˈsɪkjʊr/

Definitions of insecure

noun a person who is not confident or assured; one who is uncertain and anxious

Example Sentences

A1 She feels insecure about her appearance.

A2 He has always been insecure about his abilities.

B1 The insecure feeling of not knowing what the future holds can be overwhelming.

B2 Her insecure nature often leads her to seek validation from others.

C1 His insecure attitude towards relationships stems from past experiences.

C2 The therapist helped her work through her deep-seated insecurities.

adjective feeling not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious

Example Sentences

A1 She feels insecure about speaking in front of a large group.

A2 He becomes insecure when he receives criticism from his boss.

B1 The new employee is insecure about his ability to meet the company's expectations.

B2 Despite her success, she still struggles with feelings of insecurity.

C1 His insecure behavior stems from past experiences of rejection and failure.

C2 The actress's public image is carefully curated to hide her deep-seated insecurities.

Examples of insecure in a Sentence

formal The new security measures were put in place to address the company's insecure network.

informal She always feels insecure about her appearance when she compares herself to others.

slang He's so insecure, always seeking validation from others.

figurative The shaky foundation of their relationship left her feeling emotionally insecure.

Grammatical Forms of insecure

past tense

insecured

plural

insecures

comparative

more insecure

superlative

most insecure

present tense

insecure

future tense

will be insecure

perfect tense

have been insecure

continuous tense

is being insecure

singular

insecure

positive degree

insecure

infinitive

to insecure

gerund

insecuring

participle

insecure

Origin and Evolution of insecure

First Known Use: 1648 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'insecure' originated from the Latin word 'insecurus', which is a combination of 'in-' (not) and 'securus' (secure).
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 17th century to describe a lack of physical safety or protection, the word 'insecure' has evolved to also encompass feelings of self-doubt, inadequacy, or uncertainty in modern usage.