insecure
Translation
not confident, anxious, unstable, not safe
Examples
He feels very insecure about his appearance.
He feels very insecure about his appearance.
The building's foundations are insecure.
The building's foundations are insecure.
Grammar Patterns
((about sth.)) to feel not confident about (sth.) He feels insecure about his future.
to be unstable The ladder feels a bit insecure.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unconfident, anxious, unstable; Antonyms: confident, secure, stable
Etymology
From the prefix 'in-' (not) and 'secure' (safe). Literally meaning 'not secure'.
Memory Tips
Imagine being 'in' a situation that isn't 'secure'. This helps remember both meanings: emotional uncertainty and physical instability.