insecure

The definition of insecure is having a lack of confidence, or exposed to danger or risk.

(adjective)

An example of insecure is a person who always thinks that others are gossiping about her.
An example of insecure is a military base without enough guards on duty.
An example of insecure is a stack of money left out in a bank lobby.

See insecure in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

not secure; specif.,

Origin: ML insecurus

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See insecure in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Not sure or certain; doubtful: unemployed and facing an insecure future.
Inadequately guarded or protected; unsafe: A shortage of military police made the air base insecure.
Not firm or fixed; unsteady: an insecure foothold.
a. Lacking stability; troubled: an insecure relationship.
b. Lacking self-confidence; plagued by anxiety: had always felt insecure at parties.

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