English · Emotions & Feelings
insecure-feeling
ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊər
[ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊər]
lacking confidence
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Feeling uncertain or anxious about oneself or one's abilities.
Example
He felt insecure about his accent when speaking English.
He felt insecure about his accent when speaking English.
Etymology
From Latin 'insecurus' meaning 'not free from care'.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes self-doubt, distinct from the 'unsafe' meaning.