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INSECURE Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word insecure. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word insecure. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for INSECURE

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anxious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• eagerly desirous

• causing or fraught with or showing anxiety

apprehensive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• quick to understand

• mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc

• in fear or dread of possible evil or harm

diffident
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking self-confidence

adjective satellite

• showing modest reserve

doubtful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• open to doubt or suspicion

• fraught with uncertainty or doubt

• unsettled in mind or opinion

fearful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted

adjective satellite

• experiencing or showing fear

• causing fear or dread or terror

• extremely distressing

• timid by nature or revealing timidity

hesitant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly

inadequate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

adjective satellite

• of insufficient quantity to meet a need

nervous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to the nervous system

adjective satellite

• easily agitated

• causing or fraught with or showing anxiety

• excited in anticipation

• unpredictably excitable (especially of horses)

self-conscious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• aware of yourself as an individual or of your own being and actions and thoughts

• excessively and uncomfortably conscious of your appearance or behavior

self-deprecating
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• conscious of your own shortcomings

shy
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• lacking self-confidence

noun

• a quick throw

adjective satellite

• short

• wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things

verb

• start suddenly, as from fright

• throw quickly

timid
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing fear and lack of confidence

• lacking self-confidence

noun

• people who are fearful and cautious

adjective satellite

• lacking conviction or boldness or courage

troubled
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

adjective satellite

• characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination

uncertain
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

• not established beyond doubt; still undecided or unknown

• not established or confirmed

• not certain to occur; not inevitable

adjective satellite

• subject to change

• not consistent or dependable

• ambiguous (especially in the negative)

uneasy
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

• lacking or not affording physical or mental rest

adjective satellite

• causing or fraught with or showing anxiety

• socially uncomfortable; unsure and constrained in manner

• relating to bodily unease that causes discomfort

unsure
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking self-confidence

• lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

worried
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

• mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc

unsafe
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking in security or safety

• involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

adjective satellite

• not safe from attack

Alternatives for ANXIOUS

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