1
as in loose
not tightly fastened, tied, or stretched
insecure twine allowed the bundle of newspapers to break open as soon as it was tossed to the ground
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as in worried
feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty
I always feel insecure in those high-end highfalutin restaurants
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Recent Examples of insecure
In South Florida, Kia dealers donated $150,000 to Feeding South Florida, supporting efforts to provide meals and resources to food-insecure residents across Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe counties.
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Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
In Euphoria, Sweeney portrays Cassie Howard, an insecure girl in a toxic relationship with Nate.
—Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
As a result, many individuals go through life feeling incredibly confused, extremely insecure and always lacking a crucial piece of the jigsaw.
—Malana Vantyler, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Working-age adults and seniors are increasingly insecure In 2024, higher proportions of householders under 60, and of householders with children, reported struggling to meet their home energy needs than in 2020.
—Diana Hernández, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
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Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
In Euphoria, Sweeney portrays Cassie Howard, an insecure girl in a toxic relationship with Nate.
—Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
As a result, many individuals go through life feeling incredibly confused, extremely insecure and always lacking a crucial piece of the jigsaw.
—Malana Vantyler, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Working-age adults and seniors are increasingly insecure In 2024, higher proportions of householders under 60, and of householders with children, reported struggling to meet their home energy needs than in 2020.
—Diana Hernández, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insecure
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During an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, the actress, 79, wore a loose blouse and loafers with a pair of pinstripe slacks, which added a posh twist to her look.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you’re not caught outside.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Reformers were worried that putting more money into the hands of local school districts, without oversight to ensure that it was being spent effectively, would lead to its diversion into administration and more generous union contracts rather than hands-on instruction for kids who needed it most.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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Yu said that, as China has strengthened its social safety net, people are less worried about having to rely on others.—
Janis Mackey Frayer,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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For now, though, Detroit’s automakers are leaning into the lucre that comes from selling millions of fossil-fuel vehicles in a rare moment of loosened regulation.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
24 Feb. 2026
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Next, carefully remove the bowl from the microwave and use a microfiber cloth to wipe away all the loosened grime.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
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There was laughter, nervous laughter, lots of nervous laughter, and also tears.—
Roberto Prieto,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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Providing the voice of one of the many alien characters is Martin Scorsese, who has some amusing moments with his typically rapid-fire delivery as a nervous street food vendor whom Djarin pumps for information.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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Spirit owes the Department of Treasury $136 million in an unsecured loan obtained during COVID-19.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
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Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 May 2026
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That’s a lot of anxious energy surrounding a screening of a 55-year-old film that hasn’t been hard to see — in one form or another — in recent times.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Now, the Tiki Social at the Omni may be driving another escape, from our anxious times to the fantasy island life.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Having replaced McGinn, Sancho was still settling into the game’s pace, but was markedly slack in possession.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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That’s why trains have a trick called slack action.—
Rhett Allain,
Wired News,
10 Mar. 2026
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If the Cavaliers pull the Game 7 upset, Game 1 will play out at Madison Square Garden.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2026
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Away to a Newcastle team that has won just one of their last six league matches and has little to play for at this stage of a disappointing season, there could be an opportunity for West Ham to cause an upset.—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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“Insecure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insecure. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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