insecure

Meanings

• Adjective

  Feeling lacking in confidence or self-assurance; uncertain.

  - "Despite her success, she felt insecure about her public speaking skills."
  - "He was insecure about his height and often avoided social situations."

• Adjective

  Not secure or protected.

  - "The insecure border between the two countries was a source of tension."
  - "The old house was insecure and drafty, with holes in the walls."

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Antonyms

confident , self-confident

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with insecure
unsure , inquire , despair , repair , repare , scare , care

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Variants

List of all variants of insecure that leads to same result
insecure , insecurely , insecureness , insecurenesses , food insecure , food-insecure

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Forms

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insecurities, insecurely, insecurely, more insecure, most insecure

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Etymology

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From the Old French 'insure' meaning 'uncertain, unsteady'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'insecurity' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. Insecurity is a common feeling among many people and can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anxiety: An emotion characterized by feelings of worry, fear, and apprehension about future events.

2. Self-confidence: A belief in one's own abilities, qualities, and worth.

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Culture

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In literature, 'insecurity' is a common theme in many works, including 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee and 'The Catcher in the Rye' by J.D. Salinger. In art, the concept of insecurity is often explored through portraits and self-portraits that depict feelings of vulnerability and uncertainty.

How to Memorize "insecure"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person standing on a wobbly surface, uncertain of their footing. Visualize yourself in a similar situation to understand the feeling of insecurity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'insecure' with the feeling of unease or uncertainty in your stomach.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the acronym 'I' for 'Insecure': 'I's for 'Inadequate', 'Uncertain', 'Self-doubt', and 'Vulnerable'.

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