Insecure synonyms

ĭn'sĭ-kyo͝or'

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precarious
The definition of precarious is something dependent on forces or circumstances outside one's control.
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frail
Easily tempted to do wrong; morally weak
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loose
Not fastened, restrained, or contained:
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vulnerable
The definition of vulnerable is easily hurt or delicate.
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dangerous
Involving or filled with danger; perilous.
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shaky
Not firm, substantial, or secure; weak, unsound, or unsteady
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anxious
Having or showing anxiety; uneasy in mind; apprehensive; worried
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hazardous
Risky, dangerous, with the nature of a hazard.
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perilous
Full of or involving peril; dangerous or risky.
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rickety
Affected with or suffering from rickets.
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risky
Dangerous, involving risks.
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hesitant
Hesitating or undecided; vacillating; doubtful
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unsure of oneself
Apprehensive
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timid (related)
Lacking self-confidence; shy.
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sure (antonym)
Having or showing no doubt; positive; confident
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unsafe
Not safe; dangerous.
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wobbly
Tending to wobble; unsteady.
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flimsy
The definition of flimsy is something which is lacking in strength or thin and easily broken.
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unsure
Uncertain of the facts.
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safe (antonym)
Free from danger or injury; undamaged or unhurt:
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confident (antonym)
Assured; certain
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unsteady
Not firm or stable; shaky
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unstable
(Physics) Radioactive, especially with a short half-life.
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troubled (related)
Emotionally or mentally disturbed
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uneasy (related)
Affording no ease or reassurance:
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weak (related)
Lacking persuasiveness; unconvincing:
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afraid
Filled with regret or concern. Used especially to soften an unpleasant statement:
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apprehensive
Perceptive; quick to learn; intelligent; capable of grasping with the mind or intellect.
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unprotected
Not protected or defended against injury, danger, loss, etc.
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secure (antonym)
Free from risk of loss; safe:
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guarded (antonym)
Protected; defended.
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protected (antonym)
Defended.
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sound (antonym)
Secure or stable:
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certain (antonym)
Perceptible; noticeable:
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unguarded
Displaying a lack of caution or thought.
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infirm
Weak or ill, not in good health.
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tottery
Tending to totter.
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safety (related)
Giving safety; reducing danger or harm
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change (related)
Lacking stability
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strong (related)
(Grammar) Inflecting in a different manner than the one called weak, such as Germanic verbs which change vowels.
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unfriendly (related)
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unattractive (related)
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unreliable (related)
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uncare (related)
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uncooperative (related)
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lacking confidence
Apprehensive
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  • She was feeling insecure, and for good reason.

  • This bridge was found insecure and replaced in 1884-1887.

  • Is she insecure, too?

  • After finding the right group of friends, Norah no longer felt insecure about her personality.

  • The bridge was insecure, so the city decided to close the area until it was repaired.

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