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insecure

in·se·cure [ ìn sə kyr ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. not confident: anxious and lacking in self-confidence

2. not safe: unsafe and unprotected
insecure premises that are vulnerable to thieves

3. unstable: not firm or steady
an insecure walkway
an insecure grip on his hand


in·se·cure·ly adverb
in·se·cure·ness noun
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