insecure
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She may even be feeling insecure in the relationship.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
It is designed to weed out the insecure and trigger-happy, the reckless hotheads with something to prove.
From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026
She says her compulsive use of social media made her “feel very depressed” and that unrealistic images she saw on the platforms made her feel insecure about her appearance.
From The Wall Street Journal • 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
“She has a way of making you feel so insecure; I worry it’s her way of trying to keep you close. It’s not healthy.”
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
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