insecure

Example Sentences

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But it was also from being insecure or feeling out of place or hated.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

"I'm really proud of him and it's a really brave thing to do, to come out and speak about something that you're insecure about and that you do keep hidden."

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

A teenager insecure in their academics, social standing, or identity might see A.I. writing as a savior, a way to avoid unwanted labor and protect themselves against their perceived shortcomings.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

The head of the Volunteers' House, Margit Vestbjerg, said some migrants, in particular Syrians, "feel increasingly insecure".

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Then, abruptly, familiarly, and, as usual, with no warning, he thought he felt his mind dislodge itself and teeter, like insecure luggage on an overhead rack.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger