Simple meaning
What does Insecure mean?
not feeling confident or sure.
Dictionary definition
Not feeling confident or sure about yourself or a situation.
Example sentences
Insecure in a sentence
easy
Mia felt insecure before the class game started.
medium
The story character seemed insecure after the surprise news.
hard
Writers use words like insecure to show mood and character changes clearly.
Synonyms
Words like Insecure
uncertainSimilar meaning in many contexts.
self-doubtingClose meaning with slightly different tone.
Antonyms
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Word family
Insecure word family
Base word
insecure
noun
insecurity
A lack of confidence.
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What does insecure mean?
INSECURE means not feeling confident or sure.
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