insecure
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Mr. West makes him a rather dubious character, unnecessarily: Is he adolescently insecure or devious?
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Millions of people in Sudan and Haiti were reported as acutely food insecure, according to the UN's Food and Agricultural Organization.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
“She’s such a delicious character because she’s so villainous, but she’s also desperate and insecure and trying to survive,” she says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
"It's also not a good thing to go along with because your partner wants it. If you are insecure this will make you more insecure."
From BBC • May 5, 2026
In his presence I felt small and insecure.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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