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Another word for insecure

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Adjective

  1. Inadequately protected

    See also:

    safety

  2. Lacking stability

    See also:

    strong

    change

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Another word for insecure

Modifier

  1. Apprehensive

    See also:

    uneasy

    troubled

    timid

  2. Not safe

    See also:

    weak

    unsafe

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Sentence Examples

  • She was feeling insecure, and for good reason.

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

  • Is she insecure, too?

  • Most people wouldn't buy David Dean as an insecure guy.

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

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