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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
So many young men are bullied, feel incredibly insecure with themselves, and are struggling to find their identity in their youth.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Palmer is definitely insecure, anxious, uncertain of himself.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 29 Nov. 2024
Its abilities to filter dangerous websites, warn of insecure Wi-Fi, and report problems with overall device security are also helpful.
—PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
This seems like a show thing, like Dorit is insecure about her position, and since Kyle seems to have an Andy Cohen’s Golden Ticket and Lifetime Pass, Kyle could cause serious implications for Dorit’s livelihood.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Palmer is definitely insecure, anxious, uncertain of himself.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 29 Nov. 2024
Its abilities to filter dangerous websites, warn of insecure Wi-Fi, and report problems with overall device security are also helpful.
—PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
This seems like a show thing, like Dorit is insecure about her position, and since Kyle seems to have an Andy Cohen’s Golden Ticket and Lifetime Pass, Kyle could cause serious implications for Dorit’s livelihood.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insecure
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While millennials experienced leopard denim in the form of indie sleaze skinny jeans in the early 2000s Gen Z is taking the trend into a new direction with loose, slouchier fits.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Dec. 2024
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Moser left the Calgary game late in the second period after falling to the ice while chasing a loose puck along with Flames forward Nazim Kadri into the defensive end, which led to a Calgary goal.Eduardo A. Encina, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
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Rather than being concerned that Musk has too much influence over the president-elect, Jayapal should be worried about who’s making decisions for the current president.Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 26 Dec. 2024
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Gift recipients are much less worried about when the gift arrives.Rebecca Walker Reczek, Cory Haltman, CBS News, 25 Dec. 2024
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That could be especially helpful for passengers who are nervous about being on a ship.Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Others may be nervous about overusing sanctions, as Steven Mnuchin, the treasury secretary in Trump’s first administration, was.Henry Farrell, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
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In negotiations to take ownership, the group sweetened the deal by increasing the payments going to individual opioid victims and other unsecured creditors.Bob Fernandez, ProPublica, 17 Dec. 2024
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The woman's boyfriend was charged with child endangerment Comments A 22-year-old mother in California is dead after police say her toddler accidentally shot her with an unsecured gun.Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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The horror sequel centers on pop star and drug addict Skye Riley (Naomi Scott), who's anxious about a comeback tour and visits her dealer for pills.Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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His words speak to an anxious, ongoing need not just to entertain, but to distract, to overact, to keep the audience unmoored, all in an effort to hide deep and intractable feelings of inadequacy.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
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Fernandes has no right to seize upon a slack backpass and lob Kelleher from about 40 yards out.Carl Anka, The Athletic, 7 Apr. 2024
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But, as our offices become more mobile, and our tether to a single home base becomes increasingly slack, these rules have changed.Zachary Weiss, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
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Playing shorthanded against one of the best defenses the Vols have faced all season did not help the visitors’ upset chances.David Ubben, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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New Mom Gives Birth, Only To Learn What Family Did With Baby By Jack Beresford Senior Life and Trends Reporter 10 A woman whose daughter was born via cesarean section has opened up about the one thing that left her upset following the birth.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Stanley received more than 90 reports worldwide over problems relating to the detached lids — 38 of those complaints were tied to burn injuries, with 11 of those requiring medical attention.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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The special drew sharp criticism; many felt LeBron came across as detached and unapproachable.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Insecure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insecure. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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