insecure
Translation
insecure, not confident, unstable
Examples
He feels insecure about his appearance.
He feels insecure about his appearance.
The building's foundation is insecure.
The building's foundation is insecure.
Their hold on the market is insecure.
Their hold on the market is insecure.
Grammar Patterns
insecure ((about sth.)) not confident about sth. She is insecure about her abilities.
insecure not firm or stable The ladder felt very insecure.
Similar Words
Synonyms: uncertain, anxious, unstable; Antonyms: confident, secure, stable
Etymology
From the prefix 'in-' (not) + 'secure' (safe, free from care).
Memory Tips
The prefix 'in-' means 'not', so it literally means 'not secure'.