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insecure
01
(of a person) not confident about oneself or one's skills and abilities
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most insecure
Comparative
more insecure
gradable
Examples
He was insecure about his performance at work, doubting whether he was capable of meeting expectations.
02
not protected and vulnerable to danger or risk
Examples
The old house had insecure windows that could be easily opened from outside.
Examples
The old, insecure railing was barely holding up against the wind.
04
not guaranteed to last or succeed over time
Examples
The company's future is insecure, as it struggles to keep up with competitors.
Lexical Tree
insecure
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