insecure

Definition

  • adjective: not secure
  • adjective: not confident or sure
  • often + 'about'
  • synonyms: distrustful, suspicious, unsafe

Examples

  • Many young people are 'insecure about' the future. [=they believe that bad things might happen in the future]

  • Most of these families are economically 'insecure'. [=they do not have a dependable source of money]

  • He has always held low-paying, 'insecure' jobs. [=jobs that people can lose easily]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I don't usually connect with women. I know, that's what I like about you. Yeah. OK. Um... I, er... Wow. This must be what insecure feels like. Actually, can we speak about this later? I want to find the right words for you. I'll see you at the sexhibition? Yeah, see you there. I'm gonna go to yoga. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Fleabag Title: Episode #1.6 Season: 1 Episode 6