Pronunciation: /ɪnˈsɪkjʊr/
noun a person who is not confident or assured; one who is uncertain and anxious
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
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.
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.
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