insecure

Example Sentences

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And misogyny isn’t exactly the point; he’s just a self-involved, insecure egotist.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

"The problem for us is that if we are asked to join the war on the Saudi side, our entire Western border will be largely insecure," says Siddiqi.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

A world without rules is an insecure world where anyone can be the next victim.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 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

Songololo was the most insecure of all the bonobos, and for good cause — she was the only one, after all, still getting soaked in the downpour.

From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer