insecure — not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊr/
Korean meaning: 자신감이 없는, 불안한
Korean pronunciation: 인시**큐**어
Example Sentences
- He was so insecure about his cooking that he ordered pizza instead of making dinner for his date.
- The insecure Wi-Fi password '123456' made the café a hacker's paradise.
- Many teenagers feel insecure about their appearance during puberty.
insecure
ADJECTIVE//ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊr//
not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious
She felt insecure before her speech, fidgeting with her notes backstage.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'insecurus', derived from 'in-' (not) + 'securus' (safe, secure), which comes from 'se-' (without) + 'cura' (care). The word entered English in the 16th century.
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📝Examples
“He was so insecure about his cooking that he ordered pizza instead of making dinner for his date.”
“The insecure Wi-Fi password '123456' made the café a hacker's paradise.”
“Many teenagers feel insecure about their appearance during puberty.”
“The insecure bridge swayed dangerously in the wind, making tourists reconsider their hiking plans.”
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