Meaning of the word insecure in English

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insecure

US /ˌɪn.səˈkjʊr/

UK /ˌɪn.sɪˈkjʊər/

not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious

Example:

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She felt insecure about her appearance.

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He's very insecure about his public speaking skills.

Synonym:

anxious apprehensive doubtful hesitant unsure

Antonym:

confident secure assured

not firmly fixed or safely protected

Example:

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The ladder felt insecure as he climbed higher.

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The old bridge was structurally insecure.

Synonym:

unstable unsteady rickety shaky vulnerable

Antonym:

secure stable safe

Related Word:

insecurity