insecure
adjectiveHow many syllables in insecure?
There are 3 syllables in the word insecure.How to pronounce insecure:
Definition of insecure:
- insecure (adjective):
- anxious or uncertain
- lacking self-confidence or assurance.
- deficient in assurance beset by fear and anxiety
Synonyms for insecure:
afraid
anxious
detached
diffident
hesitant
lax
loose
loosened
meek
overanxious
relaxed
self-conscious
self-effacing
shy
slack
slackened
timid
unassertive
unattached
uncertain
unconfident
undone
unsecured
unsure
worried
Antonyms for insecure:
assured
balanced
calm
careful
cautious
certain
confident
defensible
definite
dependable
easy
equilibrated
even
firm
fit
fortified
free from harm
good
guarded
harmless
healthy
honest
impervious
impregnable
innocent
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