insecure

Describes a person who lacks confidence or certainty about themselves; also describes something that is not safe or protected.

ruОписывает человека, которому не хватает уверенности в себе; также описывает что-то небезопасное или незащищённое.esDescribe a una persona que carece de confianza en sí misma; también describe algo que no es seguro o que está desprotegido.frQualifie une personne qui manque de confiance en elle ; désigne aussi quelque chose qui n'est pas sûr, protégé ou stable.deBeschreibt eine Person, der es an Selbstvertrauen mangelt; außerdem etwas, das nicht sicher oder nicht geschützt ist.ptDescreve uma pessoa que não tem confiança em si mesma; também descreve algo que não é seguro ou que está desprotegido.zh形容人缺乏自信、内心不安；也可形容事物不安全、没有保障。arيُستعمل لوصف الشخص الذي تنقصه الثقة بنفسه أو يشعر بالقلق وعدم الاطمئنان، ويُستعمل أيضًا لوصف شيء غير آمن أو غير محمي أو غير مستقر.

1. Not firmly fixed B2 formal

   Not securely attached or fixed; likely to fail, give way, or collapse.

   • The ladder felt insecure and wobbled with every step.
   • The foundation of the old building was insecure and needed reinforcement.
   • He tied an insecure knot that came undone easily.

   ruНенадёжныйesInseguro, no firmemente fijadofrnon solidement fixédeNicht fest angebrachtptInsegurozh不牢固的arغير مُحْكَم

   Synonyme: looseprecariousricketyshakyunfixedunsafeunsecuredunstableunsteadywobbly

   Antonyme: fastfirmfixedsecuresolidstablesteady

2. Lacking safety or protection B1 formal

   Not adequately protected from danger, risk, or threat.

   • The neighborhood was insecure after dark, with frequent break-ins.
   • Using the same simple password for everything is insecure.
   • She felt insecure walking alone in the unfamiliar area.

   ruНебезопасныйesinsegurofrnon protégé, exposé au dangerdeUnsicherptInsegurozh不安全的arغير آمن

   Synonyme: defenselessendangeredexposedunguardedunprotectedunsafevulnerable

   Antonyme: guardedprotectedsafesecuresheltered

3. Lacking self-confidence B1 informal

   Having doubts about one's own abilities, worth, or appearance; not self-assured.

   • She felt insecure about her presentation skills despite practicing.
   • He is often insecure in social situations with new people.
   • Her insecure attitude made her avoid taking on leadership roles.

   ruНеуверенный в себеesinseguro (falta de confianza en uno mismo)frmanquant d'assurancedeUnsicherptInsegurozh缺乏自信arغير واثق من نفسه

   Synonyme: anxiousdiffidentshytimidunassertiveuncertainunsureworried

   Antonyme: confidentsecureself-assuredself-confident

4. Vulnerable to attack B2 formal

   Not safe from physical or verbal assault; vulnerable to criticism or harm.

   • The fortress walls were insecure against modern artillery.
   • The company's data storage was insecure and prone to hacking.
   • He felt emotionally insecure around his relentless critics.

   ruНезащищённыйesInseguro (vulnerable a ataques)frnon protégé, vulnérabledeUngeschütztptVulnerávelzh不安全的arغير محصّن

   Synonyme: defenselessexposedhelplessopenunguardedunprotectedunsafevulnerable

   Antonyme: guardedprotectedsafesecureshielded

• more insecure comparative form
• most insecure superlative form